I build stone circles To watch The sweep Of year The fan of rises The arc Of settings

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I was moved by news of the death of Gladys Widdiss. She has long been one of my Island heroes, starting with her becoming valedictorian of her...

From a July 1, 1960 column by Joseph Chase Allen: Looking backward, the most astonishing thing to contemplate is the realization of how brief the...

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There are many good reasons for growing native plants. Native plants are adapted to local growing conditions, they promote biodiversity and support...

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After more than two decades of living with Lyme disease, communities in the commonwealth are becoming fed up; many residents are finally saying, “We...

If you live on the Vineyard and haven’t had Lyme disease, it’s a good bet you know someone who has. The risk of contracting the disease while...

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Letters to the Editor

While the past nine-plus years have been the most rewarding in my 46 years as an educator, the time has come to begin a new chapter in my life...

I have been a Vineyard year-round resident for over 30 years and I was disturbed to see, when passing the outbuildings of the Camp Meeting...

It is a constant source of amazement to me that the town of Oak Bluffs can neglect its beaches so summarily. First of all, we taxpaying residents of...

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