News Briefs
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.
Homelessness Talk
July 2, 2015
Philip Mangano will be guest speaker at Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven on Sunday, July 5.
Embracing Art of the Sea and Shore
July 2, 2015
The Maritime Show, Sea & Shore exhibit reception is Friday, July 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Louisa Gould Gallery at 54 Main street, Vineyard Haven.
Gay Head Gallery Opens
July 2, 2015
The Gay Head Gallery is open for the season, featuring local and nationally acclaimed artists, photographers, jewelers and sculptors.
Dance Fitness with Wendy Taucher
July 2, 2015
Wendy Taucher will be leading classes in creative dance called Moving Free Music every day through Labor Day at locations around the Island.
Two Fists of Gyllenhaal
July 2, 2015
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival is coming out swinging this Sunday, July 5, with Jake Gyllenhaal’s new film Southpaw.