News Briefs
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.
Calvin Butts at Union Chapel
August 20, 2015
On Sunday, August 23, the Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts 3rd will be the guest preacher at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs.
Please Adopt Us
August 19, 2015
I begin with this serious reminder: bringing dogs to the Oak Bluffs Fireworks is a very bad idea. Please leave your furry friends at home, safe and sound.
Rod Backus Wins Chappy Pong Title
August 18, 2015
Rod Backus of Vineyard Haven took home the top championship at the all-Island Chappy Pong table tennis tournament Saturday.
Running for Jabberwocky
August 18, 2015
Larsen Schuster, 17, of Simsbury, Conn., was first across finish line in the seventh annual 5K Run for Jabberwocky last Saturday.
Please Adopt Us
August 13, 2015
With summer in full swing and events like Illumination Night and fireworks occurring in Oak Bluffs, this is your friendly reminder that bringing dogs to these occasions is a very bad idea. Please leave your furry friends at home, safe and sound.
Chappy Pong Table Tennis Tournament
August 13, 2015
Competition is heating up on Chappaquiddick this weekend for the eighth annual all-Island Chappy Pong table tennis tournament at the Chappy Community Center.
Tick Forum
August 13, 2015
With Martha’s Vineyard a hot spot for tick-borne illnesses, Polly Hill Arboretum will be hosting the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group next week for a free forum about the issue.
Farmers, Clowns, Films, Peaches; West Tisbury Is the Main Stage
August 13, 2015
Not to be outdone by harbor festivals and street fairs, West Tisbury is hosting a West Tisbury Day on Saturday, August 15.
Pro Am Tennis Tourney
August 13, 2015
The first annual Martha’s Vineyard Community Tennis Pro Am, held at Farm Neck last Saturday, was a smashing success.