Gov. Charlie Baker’s decision to slash more than $98 million from the state budget could affect key programs on Martha’s Vineyard.

A Martha’s Vineyard Commission survey confirms a stark contrast between the needs of renters and homeowners on the Island.

Wednesday is for weeping. On Dec. 14, Pie in the Sky Bakery will close its doors for construction.

The 19th Annual Spirit of the Vineyard Award was given to Armen and Vicky Hanjian on Monday morning at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center.

On Dec. 27, father and son Brock Callen will board the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel for a three-week mission mapping seamounts.

Elizangela and Eneias Marcal of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Perolla Marques Marcal, born Dec. 8.

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Shakespeare for the Masses will perform King John at the Vineyard Playhouse on Jan. 14 and Jan. 15.

There will be a Skate to Donate benefit for Tony Lombardi at the Ice Arena on Friday, Jan. 13.

Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is holding an enrollment open house on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

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