News

Before about 20 people at the Aquinnah town hall, incumbent Thomas Murphy and challenger Jannette Vanderhoop answered voter queries, weighed in on their experience and explained their vision for the town.

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Government, Nature & Science

North Bluff Bid Process Questioned

Steve Myrick

Oak Bluffs selectmen reversed a decision made two weeks earlier and voted unanimously to reject all bids to restore the failing North Bluff coastal...

3:30 pm, October 8, 2015
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Government, Nature & Science

Chilmark Formalizes Central Feature in Squibnocket Project

Alex Elvin

Chilmark selectmen on Tuesday signed a lease agreement with the Squibnocket Homeowners Association, formalizing a central feature of a project to...

3:21 pm, October 8, 2015
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Community, Nature & Science

Fossil Day Is Coming; Roar Like a Dino

Did you know the state fossil of Massachusetts is fossilized dinosaur tracks? Wait — did you even know that Massachusetts had a state fossil?

3:20 pm, October 8, 2015
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Community

Niantic Park Renovation Is a Community Affair

Steve Myrick

Work is almost done on a $819,000 overhaul project at Niantic Park. Beginning Wednesday, hundreds of volunteers will take part in a five-day build...

3:01 pm, October 8, 2015
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Community, Music

WUMB Radio Hosts Member Concert

On Saturday, WUMB 91.9 FM is coming to the Island to host its first even member concert here, held at The Loft in Oak Bluffs.

10:31 am, October 8, 2015
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News, Fishing

Derby Fever Keeps Burning Up-Island

Alex Elvin

All along Lobsterville Beach one morning this week, about a dozen anglers stood in waders, casting into the surf. On any given day during the Martha’...