News Briefs
Plastic-Free Island
August 9, 2018
Dianna Cohen, head of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, give a talk about the plastic-free island initiatives taking place around the globe on Tuesday, August 14 at Bad Martha’s Brewery in Edgartown, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Grand Illumination, Ag Fair, Fireworks
August 9, 2018
Illumination, the Agricultural Fair, the Oak Bluffs Fireworks, it’s all happening this coming week, the end of summer bonanza that keeps on giving.
Permanent Endowment Board Adds Member
August 2, 2018
Isabelle Lew has joined the board of directors for the The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard, the endowment announced this week.
Cecile Richards Talks Leadership, New Book
August 2, 2018
Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America for more than a decade, will be the featured speaker at the next Author Series event at the Chilmark Community Center.
Rev. Wilson Speaks at Union Chapel
August 2, 2018
Union Chapel will greet August and its congregation with the Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye A. Wilson at the pulpit.
Sargent Gallery Show
August 1, 2018
The Sargent Gallery in Aquinnah is holding a reception for its August show called Bios Kentron. The show is up from August 5 through August 17, with an opening reception on Sunday, August 5 from to 8 p.m.
Aquinnah Selectmen Back Police Chief
August 1, 2018
Aquinnah selectmen met briefly in executive session with their police chief Randhi Belain Wednesday morning as a personnel matter.
Joyce's Way Celebrates a Mother's Love
July 31, 2018
Joyce’s Way, by Island author and storyteller Susan Klein, is the true story of the late Joyce Brigish.
Firefighters Respond to Picket
July 30, 2018
Call firefighters in Oak Bluffs spoke out last week following the recent informational picket by members of International Association of Fire Fighters.
Anne Marlow Vose Appointed College Trustee
July 26, 2018
Anne Marlow Vose of Edgartown has been named to the McDaniel College board of trustees.
Island Housing Trust Raises $350,000
July 26, 2018
The Island Housing Trust’s seventh annual benefit brunch and screening of a documentary short, produced by IHT in collaboration with the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, was held at Farm Neck.
Aquathlon Championships
July 26, 2018
Jennifer Passafiume of Oak Bluffs won a bronze medal in the Aquabike World Championship Race held in the cities of Odense, Svendborg and Middelfart, Denmark from July 5 to July 14.