Whenever I see U.S. census takers roaming the streets of my town to get an inventory of its denizens, I’m reminded of the 1980 census.
My neighbor up Lambert’s Cove Road texted me the other afternoon: “I need your help!”
From the June 18, 1943 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
When I was a boy the Pagoda Tree reached the sky
It took a few weeks, but I can no longer watch the news of the country I no longer live in.
There are only so many topics you can cover at dinnertime when you’re spending all day with the same person.
The Newport Beach, Calif. private equity firm that owns the Hob Knob Inn is trying to double the inn’s size.
In addition to all the fine qualities attributed to Richard Knight Jr. in his obituary last week, I want to add one word: Kindness.
Martha’s Vineyard lost a true Island treasure when Stephen W. (Stevie) Rose died on Saturday.
From the Oct. 2, 1942 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Although the Vineyard joined with New Bedford in mourning the departure of the old whaleship Charles W. Morgan from Round Hills to her new and probably permanent berth at Mystic, Conn., the present aspect of the ancient ship should serve to cheer both places in view of the splendid job that has been done in securing her, and in the promising start that has been made toward her restoration.
