Big freeze, big snow, big snuggle, big shovel ­­— winter storms brings with them big moments. 

January 27, 2026

Sunday's storm dropped about a foot of snow on the Island and more is expected through the day on Monday.

January 26, 2026

To sled and rejoice or grumble and groan. To plow and shovel or marvel and meander, following animal tracks wherever they lead. A snowstorm's review — a rave or rejection — remains in the eye of the beholder.

January 21, 2026

The midway point of the high school winter sports season is here, and several Vineyard teams are staking their claim at the top of their divisions.

January 21, 2026

Scenes from Mocha Mott's final day of business in Vineyard Haven. Mott's regulars came out for one last cup of coffee.

January 20, 2026

A winter storm on Sunday night provided the perfect snowfall for the holiday weekend.

January 20, 2026

Gazette reporter Katrina Liu and photographer Ray Ewing spent the day with the MVRHS cafeteria crew as they prepared and served meals for students.

January 16, 2026

Prepare to be amazed the offseason suggests, whereas summer commands. Walk, don’t run. Play it loose rather than scheduled. Wonder why instead of knowing the answer. 

January 13, 2026

Protesters gather at the Five Corners intersection in Vineyard Haven the day after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis. 

January 9, 2026

A strong start to the season for MVRHS winter sports teams. Wednesday also saw the first home wrestling match since the 1982 at the gym where the Vineyarders took on Falmouth.

January 8, 2026

A winter wind blows in, a winter sigh blows out. A walk in the woods uplifts, a soggy afternoon coasts downhill. 

January 7, 2026

Keep up with bird activity on Martha’s Vineyard through the Bird News column, and report your bird sightings to [email protected].

January 6, 2026

A full moon shines down on the Island bringing light to the night. Snow continues to bathe the woods and trails, trees and roofs in a dusting of white.

December 30, 2025

Sunday marked the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Across the Northern hemisphere, tens of thousands of birders spent the day collecting data and counting birds. On the Vineyard, teams spread out across the Island to record over 120 species and over 17,000 individual birds.

December 29, 2025

The time is right for a pause, here on the cusp of the New Year. It is a time to ask what resonates from the year that was.

December 23, 2025

Circuit Arts put on A Christmas Carol radio play this weekend to celebrate the holiday season. Upstairs, local players brought Dickens' holiday classic to life, downstairs, revelers could enjoy a drink and a bite at Fezziwig's which was filled with music and cheer.

December 22, 2025

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