The books are closing on August. This year it supplied glorious beach days, rainy nights, traffic, bustle, hustle and humidity.
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For one week every summer, student athletes from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School return to the fields and track, eager to prepare for the upcoming fall season.
August 27, 2026
The Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs played host to the annual Grand Illumination Night celebration Wednesday. Thousands came to the Tabernacle and surrounding area to watch the lanterns come on and join in the fun.
August 20, 2026
The Martha's Vineyard Gospel Festival Benefit Concert returned on monday to bring joy and praise to the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.
August 18, 2026
A rolling wave, a wandering walk, a pondside palaver or porch pronouncement, it all adds up to another summer day as August rounds third base and heads for home. But there is so much to do before summer really ends, so many last trips to take and shops to visit.
August 17, 2026
The 164th Agricultural Fair is officially underway. Visitors will come from far and wide this weekend to enjoy all the fair has to offer.
August 14, 2026
The 24th annual MV African American Film Festival continued this week drawing large crowds with a wide range of features, short films and discussions.
August 14, 2026
The fair arrived and all roads led to West Tisbury. Except for the ones that didn’t. No matter, whether it was the midway you sought, a taste of fried dough, a peek at the piglets, or some different avenue of delight at the beach or Main street, you won’t go wrong. The season of plenty is here.
August 14, 2026
Elvis Costello hit the stage of the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown Saturday night. The event, hosted by the MV Concert Series, also served as the annual fundraiser for the MVY radio station. Mr. Costello was also supported by opening act Will Dailey.
August 14, 2026
Jack Lionette has won the 2026 Chilmark Road Race. With a time of 15:51.52, Jack came in first overall after many close calls and a few heartbreaks in past years. Marian Johnson (slide 3,4) came in first among women with a time of 17:53.21.
August 12, 2026
Oh long days and blue skies. Oh mornings filled with dew and evenings sparkling with stars. Oh leisurely walks with no destination in mind. These are the gifts that August delivers to those who choose the slow lane. And it’s not hard to find, always there, waiting just a deep breath away.
August 8, 2026
Menemsha played host to the annual meet the fleet even Thursday evening. Crabs were raced, scallops were shucked and nets were mended as visitors enjoyed the sights and sounds of the working waterfront.
August 7, 2026
The topsail schooner Shenandoah made the trip from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown harbor Saturday to attend a fundraising event at a private home. Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Academy, the educational nonprofit that owns and operates Shenandoah, has plans to build a new boat, Shenandoah II, in order to c
August 6, 2026
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August 3, 2026
August arrives and gets a bit of a bad rap. The summer is over, some say. Where did it go, others wonder aloud. Time to pack up, roll up the towels, kick off the sand, rummage around the back of the closet for the cozy sweater in preparation for the cool nights of fall.
July 31, 2026
The Flying Horses carousel is the oldest operational platform carousel in the country. This year marks the 150th birthday of the iconic Oak Bluffs attraction.
July 29, 2026
Summer means Shakespeare at the Tisbury Amphitheater. The Circuit Arts production of As You Like it runs Wednesday-Saturday each week until August 8 at 6pm.
July 28, 2026