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Sailors took part in the 16th annual Vineyard Cup regatta with remnants from tropical storm Elsa and gray skies overhead.
July 12, 2021
The two-day Fluke for Luke fishing tournament concluded with an awards ceremony at the Portuguese American Club.
July 12, 2021
Just take a deep breath and think about it. Smile at strangers and say hello. Be helpful about giving directions.
July 11, 2021
With reliable starting pitching, lights-out arms in the bullpen, patient and dangerous hitters at the plate the 2021 Sharks are a team tailor-made for summer baseball.
July 10, 2021
Tropical storm Elsa lashed the Vineyard with gusty winds and pelting rain beginning Friday morning cancelling boats and closing beaches.
July 9, 2021
In Oak Bluffs the ferry rounds the Chop and sounds her horn, loaded to the gunwales with day laborers and July visitors.
July 6, 2021
The Fourth of July was a mixed bag of clouds with occasional rain on the Vineyard, while people hauled out their fleece yet carried on with muted celebrations this year.
July 4, 2021
Flanders Field is mowed, the softballs still have that new smell, and once again it's Play Ball! again in Chilmark as the softball season opens.
July 4, 2021
The annual Aquinnah Fourth of July parade stepped off with cars lining up on Moshup Trail and the firing of the McDonald Canon.
July 4, 2021
The Fourth of July dawned gray over Nantucket Sound as Polar Bears gathered in a friendship circle for their traditional holiday swim.
July 4, 2021
Summer crowds arrived early and often for the Fourth of July holiday, flags are flying and families gathering. Downtown streets are busy and harbors are filled. It's Independence Day on the Vineyard.
July 4, 2021
A year after the pandemic shuttered downtowns, causing ripples of worry about possible lasting impacts on the Island economy, business is bouncing back.
July 3, 2021
Today is July 3rd, and summer is in full swing on the Vineyard.
July 3, 2021
In a ceremony at the Coast Guard boathouse in Menemsha Friday morning, Senior Chief Justin Logval moved up to master chief petty officer — the highest rank for an enlisted member in the U.S. Coast Guard.
July 2, 2021
There is something timeless — and therefore reassuring — leisurely watching the sun set on the beach after a steamy summer day.
June 29, 2021
As per tradition, Camp Jabberwocky counselors dressed in high style to greet campers at the ferry. After hugs and hellos they all headed up to camp to begin a busy month of activities, beach trips and a summer play.
June 28, 2021