News Briefs
Seth Meyers to Host Possible Dreams
May 1, 2020
The star of NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers will emcee the Possible Dreams Auction live on the internet July 26.
Oak Bluffs Mandates Masks
April 30, 2020
The town of Oak Bluffs is now requiring face coverings inside essential businesses, aboard buses and in cabs and rideshare vehicles.
Gazette Adds New Saturday Newsletter
April 30, 2020
The Vineyard Gazette has relaunched its twice-weekly email newsletter as The Broadsheet. The Notebook, a popular anonymous essayist, will continue to appear in a new newsletter.
Oyster Fest Moves to 2021
April 30, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Oyster Fest, originally set to make its debut this year, has been postponed to October, 2021.
Cape Air Requires Masks
April 30, 2020
Starting Monday, Cape Air passengers must wear masks or other face coverings from check-in to deplaning.
Gay Head Light Comes to Public TV
April 30, 2020
Keepers of the Light, a documentary about the Gay Head Light, will be shown by American Public Television on public stations nationwide.
Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday
April 30, 2020
The Island’s first hazardous waste collection of 2020 is taking place this Saturday, with some new restrictions.
Early Voting Offered in Chilmark
April 30, 2020
The town of Chilmark has announced early voting by mail for its annual town meeting in June.
Free Lasagna for Front Liners
April 30, 2020
The Wharf in Edgartown is offering up to 40 free carry-out meals of lasagna and salad for two to hospital workers and paramedics this Saturday.
Amy Schumer, Chris Fischer Host Cable Series
April 29, 2020
Former Martha’s Vineyard restaurateur Chris Fischer and his wife, actress-comedian Amy Schumer, make their Food Network debut.
Potter to Livestream Online Sale
April 29, 2020
Merry Farm Pottery in West Tisbury is going live on the internet Friday with a show and sale.
Poetry Workshop Announced
April 29, 2020
Island poet KT Herr leads a free, weekly online poetry writing workshop Fridays beginning May 8.