News Briefs
Food & Wine Festival Is on the Horizon
May 14, 2015
Save the date for the eighth annual Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine festival, which will take place Oct. 15 through 18.
Horse Council's Spring Open House
May 14, 2015
All manner of equines, from miniature ponies to huge draft horses, will be on display at the MV Horse Council’s spring open house on Saturday, May 16.
Felix Neck Bird-a-Thon
May 13, 2015
The 24-hour bird-a-thon competition starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and runs through 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.
Construction Materials Sale Will Benefit Habitat for Humanity
May 12, 2015
Household projects abound this time of year and Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard is sponsoring a construction materials sale just in time for spring.
Fuel Assistance Deadline Approaching
May 12, 2015
The fuel assistance program will close for applications on Friday, May 15. If you did not receive an application in the mail and feel that you may qualify, call 508-696-3843 to schedule an appointment.
Calling All Birders
May 12, 2015
Felix Neck needs birders and sponsors to participate in Mass Audubon’s 32nd year of birding competition. The 24-hour competition starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and runs through 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.
Deals on Wheels
May 12, 2015
The Island Children's School's Mayfest features a bike swap this year, so bring a young rider by for a new set of wheels or to leave an old set.
Port Hunter Is Back
May 12, 2015
Port Hunter returns to the Edgartown bar scene this weekend with acoustic rockers John Beninghof and Daniel Byrnes on Friday.
Scrimshaw Exhibit Opens
May 12, 2015
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s latest exhibit, aptly titled Teeth, opens on Friday, May 15, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m.
History Comes Alive
May 7, 2015
The women in history through theatre program led by Phyllis Vecchia just completed its fifth year in Island schools.
Oak Bluffs School Announces Honor Roll
May 7, 2015
The Oak Bluffs School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2014-2015 academic year.
Probation for Accountant Filing False Tax Returns
May 7, 2015
A Vineyard Haven accountant was sentenced to three years of probation last week after pleading guilty to filing false tax returns in which he underreported more than $800,000 in income.