The spring migration is in full force in April as summer visitors come north while winter residents depart. Osprey, greater yellowlegs, piping plovers and double-crested cormorants arrive with southerly winds.
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Over the weekend, the Portugese-American Club hosted its annual Holy Ghost Festival. The parade and feast are favorites of Islanders of all backgrounds for their traditions, great food, and plenty of entertainment for everyone.
July 21, 2024
A fleet of catboats participated in Old Sculpin Gallery's Catboats 2024 in the procession of sail — from the Katama Narrows, by Memorial Wharf and out to Edgartown Outer Harbor.
July 21, 2024
At the Martha’s Vineyard Animal Shelter’s Celebration of Pets, every dog (and horse, and alpaca, and even lizard) got his day.
July 21, 2024
Shedding shoes is a summer ritual that belongs to the young and young at heart. And this is the time of year for it.
July 21, 2024
The 2024 Vineyard Cup regatta is in the books after dealing with weather issues affecting races. Heavy rain fell throughout the day on Saturday and light winds on Sunday caused abandonment of races. Proceeds from the Vineyard Cup go to support Sail MV programs for Island children.
July 16, 2024
Main street in Vineyard Haven was partially closed to vehicle traffic for several hours Monday after firefighters responded to a faulty furnace in a building.
July 16, 2024
The Fluke for Luke fishing tournament concluded with an awards ceremony at the Portuguese American Club Sunday afternoon.
July 15, 2024
The refrigerator has worn a sheen of water for more than a week. Every envelope in the house has sealed itself shut. The smallest household chore generates a sweat; the outdoor shower is working overtime, and the towels never seem to dry.
July 14, 2024
Summer hay is being cut and baled. Swallows swoop around the farm fields, feasting on crickets and insects in the afternoon sun. Beach days and long swims are a day-long affair. And grills are cooking up tonight's dinner. July is here and we are loving it.
July 12, 2024
The months-long project to replace the aging roof of the Tabernacle in the Camp Ground of Oak Bluffs came to a close in June.
July 11, 2024
The Tisbury Street Fair that was held last night is an annual summer celebration, crowded and casual, that brings all manner of people together. But it marks a moment in history as well, for it was on July 8 in 1671 that Tisbury was allowed to incorporate. The street fair is a birthday party, and...
July 9, 2024
Friends and family of Chilmark Preschool founding director Chris Abrams gathered in the childrens musical garden for the unveiling of a plaque honoring her designed by Barney Zeitz.
July 8, 2024
On any given summer day, the Vineyard’s year-round population is boosted by tens of thousands of people. For some, an Island visit is a novelty, a chance to see what the media fuss is all about, perhaps to gawk at celebrities.
July 7, 2024
After the parade, after dinner, after ice cream, all eyes turned to the skies above Edgartown harbor for the town's annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Islanders and visitors headed to beachs, town streets, porches and the waterfront to view the rockets' red glare.
July 6, 2024
The floats were out in force in this year's Fourth of July parade, from fire trucks and classic cars to the Scottish Society in kilts and playing the bagpipes to Camp Jabberwocky which decorated their red bus with a cardboard cut-out of the Olympic Rings.
July 4, 2024
July Fourth celebrations in Oak Bluffs centered around the Camp Ground for the annual children’s parade.
July 4, 2024