News Briefs
Snakes of the Vineyard
June 4, 2015
Pssssst, or rather Ssssst, it’s snake time on June 10 at 5 p.m. at the Chilmark Public Library.
Tisbury Roadwork Postponed
June 1, 2015
Tisbury police said Tuesday that roadwork planned for this week near the Five Corners intersection has been postponed until after Labor Day.
Please Adopt Us
May 28, 2015
The animal shelter welcomed a passel of new arrivals this week. Some of these dear creatures are homeless due to the Island’s persistent housing problem.
High School View Recognized for Excellence
May 28, 2015
The High School View, the regional high school’s student newspaper, recently won the highest achievement award from the New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA).
Relay for Life Walk
May 28, 2015
On Saturday at 9 a.m. the annual Relay for Life cancer benefit begins at the regional high school track.
Clean Car Is a Home Run
May 28, 2015
There will be a car wash fundraiser for the Martha’s Vineyard Little League on Saturday, May 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A Recipe for Creativity
May 28, 2015
Two Vineyarders, Chris Fischer and Michael Van Valkenburgh will be sharing the stage Tuesday at the 92Y in New York city.
Police Track Down Missing Teen
May 27, 2015
Edgartown police have located a missing Vineyard teenager unharmed, following an intense investigation.
Drug Task Force Arrest Involves Prescription Pills
May 21, 2015
An Oak Bluffs man was arrested last week by members of the Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force as part of an investigation into the illegal distribution of prescription pills, police said.
Director of Featherstone Wins Tourism Award
May 21, 2015
Ann Smith, the executive director of Featherstone Center for the Arts, was the recipient of the Tourism Award for Martha’s Vineyard.
Senior Health and Fitness Day at YMCA
May 21, 2015
The YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard will be hosting its annual senior health and fitness day next Wednesday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.