From the Dec. 20, 1974 edition of the Gazette:
If you could pick a single place that stands for the heart and soul of a small town, surely that place would be a park.
“Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents,” is the opening line of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel.
This year’s winter book shelf has a number of intriguing volumes piled up plus some other gear.
Thirty-five years ago this January, a five-year moratorium on the taking of striped bass went into effect in the state of Maryland.
Holiday shopping has been replaced by holiday clicking.
I have been a plumbing inspector on the Island for many years.
I want to thank Beth Kramer and the West Tisbury Free Public Library for having the courage to host Alan Dershowitz last week.
We participated in the protest at the West Tisbury Library for Alan Dershowitz’s book talk.
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.
