The hope for the year ahead is heard once again in the old and comfortable greeting called out to friends and strangers alike: “We wish you a Happy New Year.” There are no better words for the beginning of a new year, always with the accompanying sentiments of peace and joy and prosperity for all.
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We interrupt today's non-stop New England Patriots news cycle with sights and scenes as February begins on the Vineyard. Even in the starkest days of the year, the natural beauty of the Island is clear.
February 4, 2018
The Vineyard's many avian winter residents have arrived. Check out the Bird News column for the latest, and don't forget to send your bird sightings to birds@mvgazette.com.
January 31, 2018
The Vineyard woke Tuesday to falling snow and high tides. Waves lapped Beach Road and waves crashed over seawalls. Edgartown Harbor's parking lot was flooded.
January 30, 2018
Twenty-nine Martha's Vineyard Regional High School art, design and technology students won a total of 47 awards this year across seven categories at the 2018 Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards.
January 30, 2018
Only four days left in January and the Island now enters a final run through the back side of winter.
January 28, 2018
In 1974 the Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena was established as an outdoor skating rink. The recently renovated indoor arena is now home to open skates, youth hockey, an adult league, and is home to the regional high school boys and girls hockey teams. It had a grand re-opening Saturday.
January 22, 2018
Women, men, teenagers and children gathered at Five Corners Saturday afternoon to mark the first anniversary of the women’s march to protest the inauguration of President Trump.
January 22, 2018
No doubt the winds will blow and the snow will fly many times again before winter takes final leave of the Vineyard. For now, however, it is enough to enjoy a few warmish days in January, days that often end in breathtaking sunsets.
January 21, 2018
Nearly 200 elementary school children performed a repertoire of strings music at the Performing Arts Center.
January 19, 2018
January 19, 2018
In the beginning, there was ice. Well, the beginning of 2018 anyway. This year's chill has our attention as the winter air sharpens our view to the horizon.
January 14, 2018
January 8, 2018
The first weekend of 2018 brought single-digit temperatures and a deep freeze settled over the Vineyard.
January 8, 2018
Oak Bluffs firefighters staged an ice rescue drill with temperatures hovering about one degree above zero.
January 8, 2018
The storm may be gone, but the frigid temperatures remain on the Vineyard. Intrepid photographer Tim Johnson travels across the Vineyard, recording every town all year round. Join him as he braves the weather to capture the beauty of the Island in January.
January 7, 2018
Margot Datz's large-scale, aquatic mural is nearing its midway-point in the children's room of the Edgartown Public Library. The painting features coral reef, fish, eels, dolphins, and more!
January 6, 2018