Aquinnah and the rest of the Vineyard experienced the third nor’easter in 11 days. On Tuesday, the electricity went out at about 9 a.m. and remained out throughout the day. Aquinnah police, firemen, highway department, as well as Eversource for electricity and Verizon for telephones were busy all day. There were wires and trees down all around. Lighthouse Road is on the north side of town and took the brunt of the storm with wires down from one end to the other. As of Tuesday night, it was reported that the electricity may not be returned until Thursday. The town hall was opened as a shelter for those in need.

The Aquinnah Public Library staff have enjoyed a few days off respite during the recent storms. For now, they are back up and running. On Saturday, March 17 story time begins at 10 a.m. and kids craft is making shamrocks from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Tuesday March 20, the after-school club meets at 4 p.m.

See you at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival over the weekend. Many great films are scheduled for your viewing pleasure.

Herb Ward reminds us that the Federated Church free Lasagna Luncheons will be ending soon. The last two luncheons are on March 18 and March 25 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at 45 South Summer street in Edgartown. The meal consists of a salad, a serving of lasagna, garlic bread, beverage, and something for dessert. It is a great opportunity to get out of the house and have a great meal, make some new friends. For more information, call 508-627-4421 or check out the website at federatedchurchmv.org.

Condolences to the family and friends of Fred Croft who passed away in Maine two weeks ago. Fred formerly resided at the Outermost Inn, being a long time friend of the Taylor family. He was originally from Durham, N.C. but enjoyed life on the Vineyard as a Captain of the Menemsha Bike Ferry and other vessels, a carpenter, an oyster shucker, and many other positions. He moved to Maine about five years ago but would return when possible, especially to attend the block party in May to celebrate Alexandra Taylor’s birthday.

Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Iona Winter Kelley who celebrated her second birthday on March 9. Iona is the daughter of Chelsea Ives Kelley and Sean Kelley and granddaughter of Peter and Clare Ives. Happy Birthday wishes this week to Natalie Francis who will party today; Gabriel Olsen will be seven years old on March 17; Christina Brown celebrates on Saturday. Stop by Menemsha Texaco this weekend to wish Marshall Carroll a happy day as he celebrates on Monday. Kristie Mayhew will party on March 20. Beth Erickson parties on March 21. Our UPIS LAND Council on Aging Outreach Worker Ellen Sutter Reynolds will celebrate on March 22 and shares the day with Annette Anthony, and twins Heidi Stutz and Cynthia Stutz Craig. March 23 is a day of celebration for Paul Galbraith, Renee Metell, Dan Sauer, Dwight Kaeka, Travis VonDessonneck and Nanauwe Ama Vanderhoop who will be eighteen. Aretha Witham, Rya Baird, Karen Van Brakle and Hal Child share the day on March 24.

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