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History buffs and aviation enthusiasts alike gathered at the Katama Airfield in Edgartown this weekend for a chance to see restored World War II airplanes in action.
September 14, 2020
It was a quiet start to the 75th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish derby. Two fish were weighed in: an 8.4-pound Albie and a 4.44-pound bluefish.
September 13, 2020
So soon the summer fled. September always signals a change of course for the Vineyard, and there is a collective sigh on the Island, a loosening of bonds.
September 13, 2020
The town of West Tisbury has retained its agricultural and rural roots with acrres dotted with old farms and farmhouses still visible from roadsides.
September 12, 2020
It's the time of year when everyone want to get the blues — bluefish, that is, along with albies and bonito, but hold the striped bass this year.
September 9, 2020
The crowded Labor Day weekend — on the town and on the beach — is the latest update in what has become an unpredictable season on the Vineyard.
September 8, 2020
September on the Vineyard, partaking as it does of both summer and fall, pulls us in two directions at once.
September 6, 2020
After 56 years, the Shenandoah won’t be leaving the Island. But she is going to have a new captain. Capt.
September 4, 2020
The purchase of 304 acres of undeveloped land at Red Gate Farm from the Kennedy family includes a mile of pond frontage and half a mile of Atlantic-facing beach.
September 3, 2020
Fears of in-person voting during a pandemic, combined with the large number of early and mail-in voters and a lack of contested local races, meant the Island saw a quiet day at the polls on Tuesday.
September 1, 2020
August is almost over, having passed once more in its headlong hurry.
August 30, 2020
It's August on the Vineyard and the natural beauty of our surroundings shows itself off around every turn.
August 27, 2020
The chapters of downtown Edgartown's history begin not with particular days, months or years, but with the people and the iconic summer destinations.
August 25, 2020
The thunder began booming from the west on Saturday and savvy Islanders packed up their towels and left the beaches. Soon the storm front could be seen moving quickly across the Sound.
August 25, 2020
August is a time for warm days and fledging birds. Feathered friends also start to disperse after breeding season.
August 25, 2020
The Holmes Hole Sailing Association continued its summer season of handicap sailboat racing from Vineyard Haven with a Sunday afternoon race in the outer harbor.
August 24, 2020