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Penn Field was full of anticipation Sunday morning for the Martha's Vineyard Little League championship games.
June 27, 2016
Do not tarry, for now the season moves forward with a rush and it will pass before you know it. Go out into the countryside and enjoy summer. It is a season that will return untold rewards to those who pause long enough to appreciate the fragile beauty of this land in the sea.
June 26, 2016
The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club opened their Blooming Art Show with a reception on Thursday evening.
June 25, 2016
Elementary schools had early dismissal on Friday, granting students a few extra hours of summer sunshine to enjoy.
June 24, 2016
Sailing from Hawaii, Hokule'a is guided by stars, wind, waves, and movement of birds to navigate around the world.
June 23, 2016
June 22, 2016
Classic cars shared the day with fathers Sunday for the annual Car-B-Q classic. A procession of cars traveled from Bend in the Road beach to the Harbor View Hotel, followed by a classic car show on the lawn of the Harbor View completed with a barbecue.
June 20, 2016
Whatever became of May and for that matter so much of June on Martha's Vineyard.
June 19, 2016
There's something special about mid-June sunsets, perhaps because they come at the end of the first summer-like days.
June 17, 2016
A winning day as Martha's Vineyard Regional High School earns their second consecutive state championship.
June 17, 2016
Here's a look underneath it all at what dwells underwater in Lagoon Pond.
June 16, 2016
The Steamship Authority's new hybrid freight ferry Woods Hole was formally commissioned Monday, with official orders of commission read and the watch set.
June 14, 2016
With festive bunting adorning brand new decks, SSA ferry Woods Hole had her ceremonial first voyage to Martha’s Vineyard.
June 13, 2016
The Grange Hall was bustling Saturday for opening day of the West Tisbury Farmers' Market.
June 13, 2016
On the Vineyard in June, the distant sun is just about the only thing that finds time to stand still. Farms are raising their herds, recently birthed, and Island birds are tending their broods. Chipmunks munch merrily and rabbits dine on fresh green clover.
June 13, 2016
The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School class of 2016 gathered at the Tabernacle Sunday for their graduation ceremony.
June 12, 2016