News Briefs
Please Adopt Us
August 27, 2015
Last Friday members of the Animal Shelter staff, along with animal control officers from both Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven, conducted a dramatic rescue.
Water Craft Donated to Aquinnah Fire Department
August 27, 2015
The Aquinnah fire department has a new tool to respond to water emergencies thanks to a donation from Ernie Boch Jr.
Congregational Capital
August 27, 2015
On Sunday, August 23, the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury held a gathering to celebrate the successful completion of its 2011-2014 capital campaign to restore and renovate the historic church.
Connect to End Violence Moves to New Location
August 27, 2015
Connect to End Violence, which provides domestic violence, rape crisis and supervised visitation services on the Vineyard, has opened for business at a new location in Edgartown.
Rod and Gun Rim Fire Rifle Winners
August 27, 2015
Eleven marksmen competed in the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club’s second annual Rim Fire Rifle Championship Competition last weekend. Using .22 caliber rifles, competitiors fired at targets from the 65-yard marker, taking five shots from a free-standing position and five shots from a controlled bench rest position.
IGI Open House at Thimble Farm
August 27, 2015
Island Grown Initiative is inviting the public to come get a look at the food-related work going on at their Thimble Farm property on Monday, August 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Abstract Art Rocks
August 27, 2015
Louisa Gould is holding her eighth annual abstract art show at her gallery in Vineyard Haven on Saturday, August 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Paul Robeson Returns
August 27, 2015
Tonight, August 28, is the opening of the one man show about the life and times of Paul Robeson. The show is being performed by Stogie Kenyatta at Union Chapel.
Rev. Brandon Crowley to Preach at Union Chapel
August 27, 2015
This Sunday, August 30, The Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley will deliver the sermon at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs. Rev. Crowley is the senior pastor of Myrtle Baptist Church in Newton.
Paul Robeson Comes Alive
August 20, 2015
Paul Robeson is coming to the Vineyard. Well, not the actual Mr. Robeson. The famous football player, singer, actor and activist died in 1976.
Back Beat of Nina Simone
August 20, 2015
Al Schackman was Nina Simone’s guitarist for 40 years. He is also an Oak Bluffs seasonal resident.
Oak Bluffs Gets Its Boom Boom On With Fireworks Display
August 20, 2015
One of the summer’s most anticipated events is almost here. Friday, August 21 is the 40th annual Oak Bluffs fireworks extravaganza.