News Briefs
Grand Illumination Scales Back
August 5, 2021
Illumination Night will held as planned on August 18, but festivities have been modified and scaled back due to Covid concerns.
A Golden Tale
August 5, 2021
An author signing and dog pawing take place Friday when Dan Perdios and his golden retriever Morgan head over to Edgartown Books.
Case Dismissed in Long-Running Yellow House Appeal
August 5, 2021
The latest in a string of lawsuits seeking to invalidate the taking by eminent domain of the Yellow House by the town of Edgartown was dismissed Monday by a superior court judge.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Safe Boating Class
August 3, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Coast Guard Auxiliary will host a safe boating class this month tailored to boaters navigating Vineyard waters.
Council President Apologizes for Incident at Chilmark Community Center
updated August 3, 2021
The president of the Chilmark town affairs council is publicly apologizing for an incident at the Chilmark Community Center summer camp involving three children last week.
Harbor Homes Art Sale to Benefit Vineyard Homeless
July 29, 2021
Give Me Shelter is not just a Rolling Stones song — it is now an art benefit for the homeless on Martha’s Vineyard.
Union Chapel Organ Dedication Concert
July 29, 2021
On Wednesday, August 4, Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs is hosting a free dedicatory recital of its recently restored organ, which dates back to 1924.
Kate Taylor Concert
July 29, 2021
Kate Taylor is performing a concert on August 3 at the Tabernacle for her new album Why Wait.
West Tisbury Orders Dog Euthanized
July 29, 2021
A German shepherd, already declared a dangerous dog by town officials after a biting incident in December, now faces an order of euthanization.
Child Dies After Pool Incident in Edgartown
updated July 30, 2021
The Cape and Islands district attorney has confirmed the death of a three-year-old boy following an incident at a pool at the Field Club in Edgartown on Monday.
State Grant Goes to Aquinnah for Lighthouse Project
July 26, 2021
The town of Aquinnah will receive nearly $50,000 from the state to complete a walking path that connects the shops at the cliffs with the lighthouse overlook
Football Clinic
July 22, 2021
Vineyard football coach Don Herman will be hosting the 25th edition of his football instructional clinic on July 26 to July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day.