News Briefs
Sister Islands Discussion
July 9, 2015
Last fall, Martha’s Vineyard officially became sister islands with St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a cluster of islands in the Caribbean.
Interfaith Sunday at Union Chapel
July 9, 2015
This Sunday, July 12, Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs will hold its annual Interfaith Sunday.
Sketching the Island
July 9, 2015
Gail Rodney will be hosting a reception for her new book, A Martha’s Vineyard & Chappy Sketchbook, at the Old Sculpin Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 12.
David Crohan Performs Annual Summer Concert
July 9, 2015
On Sunday, July 12, piano man David Crohan will perform his annual summer concert at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.
Barbara Kopple at the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival
July 9, 2015
Barbara Kopple’s latest film, an account of the long history of The Nation Magazine,w ill be shown on July 15. Ms. Kopple will be in attendance to answer questions.
Agricultural Fair Poultry Testing
July 9, 2015
The Agricultural Fair is fast approaching, and any birds being shown in the fair need to be tested for pullorum.
MV United U-18 Girls Soccer Team Advanced to Tournament of Champions
July 7, 2015
For the first time, Martha’s Vineyard sent a girls team to the Massachusetts youth soccer Tournament of Champions.
Selectmen Say Dogs Involved in Tisbury Incident Have Been Euthanized
July 2, 2015
A recent incident involving a vicious dog attack came to a swift end this week with the announcement by the Tisbury selectmen that the three dogs involved in the attack have been euthanized.
Please Adopt Us
July 2, 2015
The shelter has a new resident, an orange female cat who was thrown out of a car! She is a beautiful girl who is multidactyl.
Deval Patrick at Union Chapel
July 2, 2015
On Sunday, July 5, former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick will lead the service at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs.
Anna Mae Cecilio Named An Exemplary Citizen
July 2, 2015
Anna Mae Cecilio, a Vineyard native and former career nurse on the Island, now living on the Cape, was recognized recently by the Cape Cod Senior residences for her exemplary life and citizenship.
Call to Care
July 2, 2015
Thursday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Tisbury Library, Island clergy host a forum called The Crisis of Homelessness and the Call to Care.