News

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection last week notified the town that it needed to come up with plan after five monitoring wells had detected levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances above the state standard.

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Celebrations

Samara Arrives

Renata and Bruno Carvalho of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Samara Pereira Carvalho, born April 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard...

12:25 pm, May 2, 2016
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Community, Nature & Science

Spring Cleaning at the Beach: VCS Hosts Annual Earth Day Clean-Up

Alison L. Mead

Volunteers carrying large feed bags dotted the Island’s beaches Saturday as they collected trash for the Vineyard Conservation Society’s 24th annual...

11:12 pm, May 1, 2016
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News, Sports

Vineyard Football Standout Randall Jette Signs with Packers

Sara Brown

Randall Jette, a football standout from Martha’s Vineyard who went on to play for UMass, is headed to the NFL after signing with the Green Bay...

11:05 am, May 1, 2016
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News, Nature & Science

From Polluted to Pristine, Quahaug Relay Gives Mollusks New Life

Steve Myrick

Traveling from polluted Taunton River to Sengekontacket Pond, quahaugs cleanse themselves as nature intended.

9:55 pm, April 29, 2016
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Community

Arbor Day Tree Planting Honors Community Member With Strong Roots

Heather Hamacek

To celebrate Arbor Day a Stewartia tree was planted next to the Chilmark Community Center in honor of Herbert Hancock, a long time Chilmark selectman...

11:34 am, April 29, 2016
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Government, Nature & Science

Squibnocket Beach Projects Clear MVC

Alex Elvin

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission has unanimously approved two projects designed to adapt to an eroding shoreline at Squibnocket Beach. Both will head...