News Briefs
Mike McCarthy Rocks Swiss League
April 2, 2015
egional high school alumnus Mike McCarthy scored four touchdowns in his overseas football debut last Sunday, leading the Geneva Seahawks of the Non-Professional Swiss Romande American Football League (NSFL) to a 43-16 victory.
Controlled Burns to Begin
April 2, 2015
Island conservation organizations will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on three different pieces of conservation land. The burns will take place between March 31 and May 31.
Spring Superior Court Session Opens
April 2, 2015
The spring superior court session begins Monday at the Edgartown courthouse, with a mix of criminal and civil business on the agenda.
Healthy Aging Task Force Hosts Training
April 2, 2015
The Martha’s Vineyard Healthy Aging Task Force is hosting a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist three-day training workshop from April 30 to May 2 at the Harbor View Hotel.
Please Adopt Us
April 2, 2015
Why, for the past few weeks, have all the cats surrendered to us been tuxedos?
Easter Services Around the Island
April 2, 2015
A look at Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday services around the Island.
Easter Egg Hunts are Bountiful
April 2, 2015
The Easter bunny will be making the rounds on the Vineyard this weekend, with enough Easter egg hunts to fill several baskets.
Rep. Bill Keating to Host Substance Abuse Discussion
April 1, 2015
U.S. Rep. Bill Keating will be on the Island next Thursday to host a roundtable discussion with Island clergy and others about substance abuse.
Community Chorus Will Sing in the Spring
April 1, 2015
The Island Community Chorus presents its spring concerts on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, with a program of choral music.
Grab Your Dancing Shoes, Lampost Opens This Weekend
April 1, 2015
Spring is definitely here. The Lampost opens for the season on Friday, April 3, with Crooked Coast playing from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Common Core Standards Explained
April 1, 2015
Kay Scheidler, who served as Massachusetts assistant superintendent and district curriculum director, talks about her book, Standards Matter: The Why and What of Common Core Standards in Reading and Writing, on Saturday, April 4.
Geraldine Brooks Speaks Easy at Library Fundraiser
April 1, 2015
Best-selling author Geraldine Brooks takes part in the Speakeasy Series on Wednesday, April 8, at State Road Restaurant to benefit the West Tisbury Library Foundation.