News Briefs
Island Libraries Earn Stars
January 4, 2021
The West Tisbury Library received a five-star rating and the Edgartown Library received three stars from Library Journal.
Edgartown Courthouse Closed by Covid
December 30, 2020
The Edgartown courthouse was closed for cleaning after a courthouse staffer tested positive for Covid-19.
Oyster Farmer Raises Funds
December 30, 2020
Top Shell Oyster Farm has met its initial crowdfunding goal to open a two-acre oyster farm in Edgartown.
Film Society Adds to Online Offerings
December 28, 2020
The Martha's Vineyard Film Society has made several more movies available in its virtual film center.
Tisbury Website Input Sought
December 28, 2020
Tisbury's computer committee is gathering survey responses to identify weaknesses in the town website and begin redesigning it.
Community Yoga Meets on Zoom
December 28, 2020
Free online yoga classes meet Jan. 16 and Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Show Dance Classes Offered Online
December 28, 2020
Broadway Dance Through the Ages, an online class led by Hallie Brevetti in January, is for beginners and all body abilities.
Christmas Eve Bonfire in Aquinnah
December 24, 2020
The Community Baptist Church of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is hosting a Christmas Eve bonfire service at 5 p.m. Thursday. All are welcome.
Island Cartoonist Offers Comics Workshop
December 21, 2020
Island cartoonist Paul Karasik, known for his work in the New Yorker and the Vineyard Gazette, teaches a weekly comics workshop online beginning Jan. 13.
Girl Scout Cookie Ordering Opens
December 21, 2020
Instead of door-to-door and booth sales, the Island's Junior Girl Scout troop is taking cookie orders online.
Airline Holds Recipe Contest
December 21, 2020
Dec. 28 is the deadline to enter a holiday recipe in Cape Air's contest to win round-trip tickets for two.
Seed Library Welcomes Deposits
December 21, 2020
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Seed Library is accepting seed donations during curbside hours at the West Tisbury Library.