At 7:59 a.m. John Custer stood outside derby headquarters and slid open the door to reveal a derby legend: Janet Messineo. Ms. Messineo rang the official derby bell to start the 79th edition of the beloved Island tradition.
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Vineyard’s youngest fishermen rose early for the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club annual trout tournament, held at Duarte’s Pond in West Tisbury.
May 4, 2012
In honor of Earth Day, the Vineyard Conservation Society hosted its 20th annual beach cleanup.
April 27, 2012
Later they would search for them, but first, kids flocked to the Duck Inn in Aquinnah to decorate Easter eggs.
April 6, 2012
This year there are 26 teams and 325 players in Little League. Opening Day featured 13 games at five different Island locations.
February 24, 2012
No blankets required to keep warm; Island Alpaca's animals love to frolick in the snow.
January 27, 2012
The Island was briefly transformed into a winter wonderland, thanks to a fresh coating of snow.
January 27, 2012
Hooked on a line or served on a plate, these are the species that you're most likely to find swimming in our waters.
January 27, 2012
Tibetan monks visit the Vineyard to create sand mandalas and then return the sand to the sea.
September 17, 2008
Throngs attended the 2008 Taste of the Vineyard to eat and benefit the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust.
September 17, 2008
Islanders and summer visitors alike line Big Bridge to beat the heat.
August 17, 2008