News Briefs
Frederick Douglass Speech
July 1, 2021
Each year on the Fourth of July, the Edgartown Federated Church hosts a reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech, The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro.
Police Investigate Stabbing Incident
June 28, 2021
Oak Bluffs police and a state police detective unit are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Oak Bluffs late Sunday night, according to releases from both agencies.
Union Chapel Celebrates 150th Anniversary Summer
June 24, 2021
Union Chapel will open its doors for its 150th summer season on Sunday, July 4 with Swarthmore College president Valerie Smith in the pulpit.
Dance With Pride
June 24, 2021
The Yard is hosting its annual summer Pride dance party on Saturday, June 26 at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Three-Car Crash in Tisbury Sends One Person to Hospital
June 22, 2021
A three car pile up on State Road Tuesday afternoon sent one passenger to the hospital and closed a stretch of road for more than a hour, according to Tisbury police.
Alison Shaw to Receive Cronkite Award
June 22, 2021
Sail MV will present the Walter Cronkite Award to photographer Alison Shaw at its annual summer fundraiser, the Seafood Buffet and Auction.
IGI's Mobile Market to Begin in July
June 22, 2021
The Island Grown Initiative mobile market will resume its summer service beginning July 6.
State Awards $200,000 to MV Community Foundation
June 16, 2021
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation announced Wednesday that it has received a second $200,000 grant from the commonwealth for Covid relief.
Vandalism Charge Against Constable Dropped
June 15, 2021
A vandalism charge against longtime Edgartown shellfish constable Paul Bagnall has been dismissed after the Edgartown district court ordered monetary restitution in the case.
Celebrating 50 Years of Oak Bluffs Hoops
June 15, 2021
To celebrate 50 years of Oak Bluffs summer basketball, the league is hosting a dedication and tribute to the league on Saturday, June 26, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Niantic Park court.
Wanted: Trumpeters, Saxophonists, Drummers
June 14, 2021
The Vineyard Haven Band invites interested musicians to join as it begins the 2021 summer concert season.
Let's Talk About Nature
June 14, 2021
On June 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. there will be discussion under the trees at Featherstone with the Vineyard Conservation Society.