News Briefs
Welcome Margaret
March 1, 2023
Julia Theodora Tarka and Zachary Jon Tarka, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Margaret Jean Tarka, born on Feb. 27.
Local Artists Featured in West Tisbury Exhibit
February 28, 2023
During March, the West Tisbury Public Library will present a new exhibit titled Taking Shape in Space.
Seven Hurt in Oak Bluffs Crash
updated March 1, 2023
Seven people were transported to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital with injuries Tuesday morning after a dump truck and a sport utility vehicle collided.
MVY Radio Celebrates Local Nonprofit Organizations
February 27, 2023
On Saturday, March 25, MVY Radio will host the third annual MVY Radio Night Out for Nonprofits.
Vineyard Vines Discrimination Suit Dismissed
February 27, 2023
A federal lawsuit that alleged Vineyard Vines discriminated against an executive based on her age, gender and disability has been dismissed at the request of both parties.
MV DEMS Elect New Leaders
February 24, 2023
Jonathan Chatinover was elected chair of the council, known to most as the MV DEMs. Beth O’Connor was elected vice chair.
Choose Your Color for Featherstone Show
February 24, 2023
Featherstone Center for the Arts invites artists to submit works for its upcoming exhibit, An Abundance of Color.
Racial Justice Activists Featured at Museum
February 22, 2023
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Martha's Vineyard Museum will present Black Lives Still Matter, a panel discussion about racism and racial justice work.
New Coronary Scan Available at Hospital
February 22, 2023
The Martha's Vineyard Hospital is now offering a new, less-invasive screening process to detect the presence of coronary heart disease.
Woods Hole Terminal is On the Rise
February 21, 2023
To comply with flood-zone building codes, contractors are raising the Steamship Authority's Woods Hole terminal site by several feet.
PFAS Class Action Suit
February 20, 2023
West Tisbury may receive a legal lifeline in their effort to respond to a contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the town water supply.
Edgartown School Lockdown Lifted
February 14, 2023
The Edgartown School went into lockdown Tuesday morning after receiving an anonymous threat. Police later determined it was a hoax but will continue to monitor the situation.