Unofficially the first poet laureate of the Island was Dionis Coffin Riggs, who began hosting a poetry group at the Cleaveland House in West Tisbury in 1960.
Here is Dionis’s poem Wait, Spring, which was published in the April 19, 1996 Gazette:
Photography
Fall colors, soft sunlight and quiet moments are signs of the season in Aquinnah.
December 5, 2013
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah began on Wednesday evening. At the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center the very young gathered with friends and family for the lighting of the hanukkiahs. Rabbi Caryn B.
December 5, 2013
Crisp blue skies welcome December to the fishing village of Menemsha.
December 3, 2013
The town center of West Tisbury is a quiet scene, except for ongoing construction at the West Tisbury Library.
December 3, 2013
Chilmark Potluck Jam draws music lovers and performers from around the Island, and beyond.
December 1, 2013
The Vineyarders defeated the Whalers 14-0 on Saturday, marking the first time a Vineyard team has shut out Nantucket at Vito Capizzo Stadium. Sophomore Jacob Cardoza scored both touchdowns for the Vineyarders.
November 30, 2013
Bright sunny skies and a light breeze and plenty of festivities made the Fall Festival at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary a popular destination Friday. Hundreds turned out for hay rides, children oriented programs and live music by the Flying Elbows.
November 29, 2013
Edgartown Harbor in winter looks like a place rooted in its 19th century history. On one of the coldest days of the season, the harbor is quiet and absent the bustle of summer. Downtown streets point toward the harbor. There are clear unencumbered views.
November 25, 2013
Gym at the Tisbury School transforms into Agrabah as seventh and eighth grade students present Aladdin Jr.
November 24, 2013
The Oak Bluffs School fall musical, Schoolhouse Rock, kicked off its three-day run on Friday evening. Performances continue Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
November 23, 2013
The weekend before Thanksgiving and Islanders busy themselves stocking up at grocery stores, raking leaves from their yards, and stealing away for a hike.
November 22, 2013
A caravan-style car drove off the end of the Steamship Authority dock and was trapped underwater with four patients inside.
November 18, 2013
Approximately one hour after Tobias Vanderhoop was elected chairman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, members gathered for an evening of celebration and dancing.
November 18, 2013
There is always something magical with the first snowfall of the season. Tuesday turned into a winter wonderland and Islanders headed outside and frolicked in an unusual weather event for this early in November.
November 14, 2013
November 12, a day when thoughts begin to turn to Thanksgiving plans, but rarely snow on the Vineyard. Islanders kept their eyes to the sky as the first snowfall of the year fell.
November 12, 2013
Roses are still blooming, orange leaves still line the streets. And yet the first snowfall of the season has arrived, swirling through the air and, in some spots, blanketing the still green lawns and sections of the quiet streets.
November 12, 2013