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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The Oak Bluffs Camp Ground shined brightly as thousands of lanterns were lit for the 145th annual Grand Illumination Night.
August 15, 2013
Willy Mason performs "If It's the End" at his home in West Tisbury.
August 14, 2013
Islanders turned out along roadsides from the airport to Alley's General Store to welcome President Obama as his Vineyard vacation began.
August 10, 2013
The weather was perfect Saturday morning for the Chilmark Road Race as 1,467 runners competed in the annual race.
August 10, 2013
Summer and baseball. They are synonymous. And so is watching sunsets on the Vineyard.
August 9, 2013
Go to a party, eat great food, hang with neighbors and do good at the same time. It is, as the saying goes, a no-brainer. Or better known as the Chilmark Firemen's Association Back Yard Bash.
August 9, 2013
Now in its 15th year, the 70-acre Polly Hill Arboretum has over 3,300 varieties of plants and trees that Polly Hill cultivated, both from seed and from cuttings.
August 8, 2013
They came bearing shovels and spades, clad in their swimsuits to participate in the Sand Sculpture Contest at South Beach on Wednesday.
August 7, 2013
The two-day All Island Art Show opened on Monday featuring works from all ages and levels of artists, in all mediums. The show, which takes place annually at the Tabernacle, continues through Tuesday.
August 5, 2013
Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival returned to the Island for the weekend of Aug. 3 and 4 to celebrate reading and writers. On Saturday authors spoke on panels at the Harbor View Hotel. On Sunday they gave readings on the grounds of the Chilmark Community Center.
August 5, 2013
As the calendar passes from July to August, Vineyard summer pace picks up. From concerts, to dance, and book festivals, there is plenty to do. Find time to look for the beauty in August too.
August 4, 2013
Since 1970, the year-round population of Martha’s Vineyard has more than doubled, far outpacing the rate of growth in Massachusetts and that of the United States. According to census figures, the Vineyard population increased by 271 people between 1960 and 1970.
August 2, 2013
It was one of those beautiful days on the water. A trip aboard the ferry Island Home from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven easily became a platform for seeing what is going on on the water. Sailboats speed across the water, pushed by a steady breeze.
August 1, 2013
By mid-season, the Martha's Vineyard Sharks led the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Read more at: Sharks of Summer Lead the League
July 30, 2013
Jim Thomas led his spiritual choir in a sunset performance at the East Chop Lighthouse.
July 30, 2013
Nine years ago the Oak Bluffs selectmen designated the last Saturday in July as Della Hardman Day to commemorate Mrs. Hardman’s work as a scholar, volunteer and an outstanding Islander.
July 29, 2013