Martha's Vineyard Year in Pictures 2018

Future decisions for SSA governors weigh heavily. Timothy Johnson

Michael DeBettencourt, right, donated a kidney to his father in law Tony daRosa. Ray Ewing

Peter Shemeth retired as Edgartown fire chief. Mark Alan Lovewell

Mike Amaral lives in Vineyard Haven and is a frequent visitor to Edgartown in his wheelchair. Ray Ewing

Five Corners was the place to be for the Women's March. Albert O. Fischer

Denise Schepici takes over as new hospital CEO. Jeanna Shepard

Ferrry breakdowns in the spring led to an independent report in December. Mark Alan Lovewell

John Keene Construction completed new Squibbnocket beach and parking lot in time for summer. Peter Simon

Fresnel lens is packed up as the museum moves to Vineyard Haven. Timothy Johnson

Dr. Gerry Yukevich retired in September. Jeanna Shepard

Primary care shortage continues to be an issue. Jeanna Shepard

Memorial Day weekend opened the floodgates on another season. Mark Alan Lovewell

Ryan Peterson gets through a few rounds on The Bachelor. Sara Brown

Rose Engler was regional high school valedictorian. Jeanna Shepard

Misty Meadows expands its mission to become an equine learning center. Maria Thibodeau

Lizzie Williamson celebrates girls tennis team wining its fourth straight championship. Ray Ewing

Funding for new Tisbury School was eventually voted down, frustrating school leaders. Mark Alan Lovewell

Geoff Rose looks to build the Island's first medical marijuana grow facility. Ray Ewing

World Cup match between Brazil and Serbia was hopping at Coop De Ville. Jeanna Shepard

Fourth of July fills the streets of Edgartown. Ray Ewing

Summer traffic is always on everyone's mind. Mark Alan Lovewell

Museum to complete move in early 2019. Timothy Johnson

Raffi at Back Door Donuts helps create Guiness World Record apple fritter. Jeanna Shepard

Storied estate owned by the Graham family goes on the market for $39.5 million. Mark Alan Lovewell

Four parcels of land owned by the Desorcy family went on the market for $8 million. Jeanna Shepard

Oak Bluffs police babies get a year older. Maria Thibodeau

Vineyard Haven Band celebrates 150 years. Mark Alan Lovewell

Iconic Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs is 150 years old. Mark Alan Lovewell

Alley's porch is the place to read publications by the Vineyard Gazette Media Group. Jeanna Shepard

Free lunches help kids get full meals when school is not in session. Maria Thibodeu

Bill Murray enjoys a respite at a summer Sharks baseball game. Timothy Johnson

Brown booby visits the Island, riding in on Walter Dixon's fishing trawler. Earl Olson

Trip Barnes received the Creative Living Award. Randi Baird

Gazette sponsored Bill Clinton talk about his novel The President Is Missing written with James Patterson. Maria Thibodeau

Pod of dolphins frolicks off Menemsha. Alex Finklestein

Striped bass and bluefish derby gets underway. Lisa Vanderhoop

Nancy MacMullen closes her cobbler shop after 37 years in business. Jeanna Shepard

Noble the horse refuses to be retired. Jeanna Shepard

Stone church tower gets ready for a facelift. Mark Alan Lovewell

Service men and woman salute officer Daniel Gouldrup at his memorial service. Holly Pretsky

Lola's says goodbye. Jeanna Shepard

Facing the music at a Steamship Authority public meeting. Mark Alan Lovewell

Waterspout appeared on Oct. 29. Mark Alan Lovewell

Longtime clerk of courts Joe Sollitto is honored on his last day. Noah Asimow

Oak Bluffs town hall gets a yes vote in public, but is turned down at the ballot box.. Mark Alan Lovewell

Edgartown shellfish constable Rob Morrison lent a hand in loggerhead turtle rescue. Jason Mallory

After over a century in business, Hickley's lumber yard came down. Mark Alan Lovewell

Contaminated water wells are discovered at the airport. Mark Alan Lovewell

Beetlebung Farm is sold for $2.4 million. Jeanna Shepard

Playhouse and other nonprofits in Tisbury are put on the tax rolls. Mark Alan Lovewell

Rough waters ahead. Jeanna Shepard

Thursday, December 27, 2018

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Pictures are not only worth a thousand words, they tell the visual story of a year on the Island.

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Corinna Kaufman , Aquinnah

Happy Jan 1st, 2019! Thank you for the reminder to be kind to ourselves. So thoughtful and important. So, I was wondering if a picture of my seaweed art might be part of your Vineyard pictures next year? Thank you for considering me, Blessings, Corinna

January 1, 2019 - 11:15am

Gail Atwood , Phoenix,AZ

Love your photos Mark Lovewell

January 2, 2019 - 12:43am

Wendy Vickers Jones, Little Compton

Makes me miss the Vineyard.......

January 5, 2019 - 1:29pm

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