Someone wrote to the Gazette not so long ago with a few observations about this time of year, thoughts as appropriate today as they were when they were first published:
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Winter arrives at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, marking that turning point in the calendar of winter solstice and the shortest day of the year.
December 18, 2021
The Vineyard has demonstrated enthusiasm for micro-local shopping and anything locally grown.
December 16, 2021
Edgartown went to the dogs on Christmas in Edgartown weekend with the annual dog parade organized by Al Fresco Tails.
December 15, 2021
At the old town hall in Aquinnah, a holiday artisans’ fair featured 18 artists selling goods that reflected the town’s history and its Wampanoag heritage and culture.
December 14, 2021
For the 40th straight year, Edgartown transformed itself into a holiday wonderland for Christmas.
December 14, 2021
Suddenly it's mid-December and holiday preparations consume our days.
December 12, 2021
Main street Edgartown was filled with smiling faces Saturday morning when the Christmas parade went on as planned despite some light rain.
December 11, 2021
Main street Vineyard Haven was alive with shoppers, lights and snowmakers Thursday night, at the town’s first Winter Wonderland of the season.
December 11, 2021
On Saturday evening, Island Community Chorus musical director Peter Boak took the stage at the Old Whaling Church and welcomed the audience with two words: “We’re back.”
December 7, 2021
Even as the days grow shorter and darker and the first day of winter approaches, the Vineyard turns brighter.
December 5, 2021
A huge festive crowd packed Healey Square for the lighting of the Oak Bluffs Christmas tree on Wednesday night. The celebration kicked off with caroling and a performance by the Vineyard Haven Band, and ended with hot chocolate and a visit from Santa.
December 1, 2021
Repairs are under way this fall at the East Chop Lighthouse, the historic cast-iron tower that sits on Telegraph Hill, its lantern flashing green-green-green to guide mariners on their way around the chop.
November 29, 2021
Living With the Land was the theme of the annual Felix Neck Fall Festival this year.
November 28, 2021
We are thankful for the beauty of the Vineyard, for the early morning November ground fog that hovers over the fields and rolling woodlands of West Tisbury . . .
November 28, 2021
The 5k for KJ race was established in honor of Vineyard high school student and cross country runner, Kevin H. Johnson, who lost his life in 2004 at the age of 16 in an automobile accident.
November 27, 2021
November stirs memories of bygone traditions, like the Thanksgiving horse race, a home-grown Island event if ever there was one.
November 26, 2021