News Briefs
Red Stocking Fund
October 21, 2021
The Red Stocking Fund is now accepting applications for gifts for the upcoming holiday season.
Hospital Administers Booster Shots As Covid Cases Stay Steady
updated October 21, 2021
More than 700 people have received third doses of the Pfizer vaccine at Martha's Vineyard Hospital, while new confirmed cases of Covid-19 continue at a steady pace.
In their weekly case count released Monday, the Island boards of health reported 26 cases of Covid-19 had been diagnosed for the week ending Saturday, Oct. 16. From Sunday through Thursday, 15 more cases were confirmed. Nineteen of the 26 cases were in fully vaccinated individuals.
Drug Raid Leads to Arrests at Vineyard Harbor Motel
updated October 19, 2021
Tisbury police and the Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force arrested two women in a drug raid Sunday at the Vineyard Harbor Motel.
Edgartown Restarts Work to Update Master Plan
October 15, 2021
An effort begun before the pandemic to update Edgartown’s 30-year-old master plan is now underway.
Hospital Opens Appointments for Pfizer Boosters
October 15, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital opened up appointments Friday for more than 650 Pfizer booster shots.
Flu Clinic
October 14, 2021
The second all-Island seasonal flu clinic will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oak Bluffs School.
National Fossil Day
October 14, 2021
Saturday, Oct. 16 is the date for this year’s National Fossil Day celebration.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 7, 2021
Sassafras Earth Education will host an Indigenous Peoples' Day event at Felix Neck on Monday in collaboration with the Aquinnah Cultural Center.
Mini Film Festival
October 7, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, in partnership with the YMCA, brings to a close its drive-in movie season with a mini film festival this weekend.
More Booster Doses Available as Case Counts Rise Again
updated October 7, 2021
Martha's Vineyard Hospital will open up 606 more appointments for third dose Covid-19 vaccines at 3 p.m. on Friday.
Bow Hunting Season Begins
October 4, 2021
Bow hunting began 30 minutes before dawn today, Oct. 4., signaling the start of deer hunting season on the Island.
Reproductive Rights Rally
September 29, 2021
There will be a rally for reproductive rights at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven on Saturday Oct. 2 at 11 a.m.