News Briefs
Linda Jean’s Is on the Menu Again
February 11, 2023
Linda Jean's restaurant on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs reopens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8 a.m.
Trace Amounts of PFAS Found in Field Samples
updated February 9, 2023
Soil from sports fields at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and the Oak Bluffs School were found to have traces of PFAS chemicals, but below state threshold levels.
Red Hot Exhibit
February 9, 2023
Louisa Gould is hosting a winter art show called Red Hot, which includes over 50 works of art, all with a bit of bright red.
Turn Every Page
February 9, 2023
Turn Every Page begins its screening run on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center in Vineyard Haven and continues through the week.
Pending Deadlines for Town Nomination Papers
updated February 9, 2023
Nomination papers to run for elected office in several Island towns are available at their respective town halls, with the first submission deadlines coming up later this month.
Big Night Out Benefits Montessori School
February 7, 2023
Vineyard Montessori School's Big Night Out fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown.
Hebrew Center Discusses Food Equity
February 7, 2023
On Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center will present an online program about food equity.
Free Lunch During School Break
February 6, 2023
The West Tisbury Public Library will offer a free soup and bread lunch every weekday during the February school break week.
County Appoints Judy Soules as Treasurer
February 2, 2023
The Dukes County Commission voted Wednesday to offer the treasurer job to Judy Soules, a former banker who lives on the Island.
West Tisbury Redirects ARPA Funds to PFAS Mitigation
February 2, 2023
The West Tisbury select board voted to use town ARPA money to hire a consultant to manage the response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) entering the town’s groundwater.
Perfect Pitch
February 2, 2023
The Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SCORE Cape & the Islands is hosting a pitch contest at the with grants going to the best business pitch.
Agricultural Fair Art Contest
February 2, 2023
The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society is now accepting submissions for its annual fair poster contest.