News Briefs
Artisans Festival Goes Virtual
May 18, 2020
The Vineyard Artisans Memorial Day Virtual Show takes place this weekend.
Edgartown Officer, Tween Build Special Bond
May 18, 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands is celebrating the anniversary of an Edgartown police officer and his Little Brother.
Manny Rose Earns Promotion
May 16, 2020
Oak Bluffs fire chief Martin Greene announced this week that Manuel (Manny) Rose has been promoted to the permanent position of deputy chief.
Sgt. Matthew Gebo Is Officer of the Year
May 16, 2020
The West Tisbury police department has named Sgt. Matthew Gebo as the 2019 police officer of the year.
Built on Stilts Cancels Summer Dance Festival
May 13, 2020
Built on Stilts, the long-running public dance festival held in August every year at the Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs, will be canceled this year.
Reminder for Dog Walkers
May 13, 2020
The Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation is reminding trail walkers to keep their dogs leashed as an important safety matter during the pandemic.
Woods Hole Terminal Reopens After Cleaning
May 13, 2020
The Woods Hole ferry terminal is open again after it was closed overnight for cleaning and disinfecting.
Summer Book Sale Canceled
May 12, 2020
The 61st annual West Tisbury Library book sale has been canceled. Sheds at the West Tisbury School are still available for donations
Essay Winners Announced
May 12, 2020
Leah Cimeno, Charlotte Cramer and Holden Graczykowski are winners of the Edgartown Board of Trade’s annual Mother’s Day essay contest.
Vineyard Trust Launches Landmarks Campaign
May 9, 2020
The Vineyard Trust's new 20 Landmarks in 2020 campaign seeks to replace the funds that would have been raised at its summer events.
Online Learning Goes On
May 8, 2020
Martha’s Vineyard public schools will continue with remote learning plans through the end of the school year.
Ship Surveys Island Waters for Wind Farm
May 8, 2020
The 151-foot vessel GO Liberty is conducting a geophysical survey of waters east and south of Martha's Vineyard for Mayflower Wind.