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Inclement weather may have moved the parade from marching up Circuit avenue Sunday to marching through the Portuguese Amercian Club, but good food and good fellowship was present over the weekend as the Feast of the Holy Ghost was celebrated by Oak Bluffs' Portuguese community.
July 23, 2018
There was a reassuring quality to Island weather this week. People were at the beach, where they belonged. The morning the sun woke early and bold, eagerly wiping the dew off the grass with no fog or drizzle to make the task difficult. We may at last have the summer we know so well.
July 22, 2018
Spike Lee and crew, including actress Dewanda Wise, were on East Chop filming a scene for his Netflix series, based on his breakout movie, She's Gotta Have It.
July 21, 2018
Each Wednesday evening the Chilmark Community Center is transformed into a cinematic wonderland for kids (and adults) at Cinema Circus.
July 21, 2018
East Chop Light is a well-loved landmark perched high above Nantucket Sound.
July 19, 2018
Zach Pinerio of Chappaquiddick makes bowls from reclaimed Island wood.
July 18, 2018
The childrens’ camp is one of the most popular programs at the Chilmark Community Center.
July 17, 2018
The 13th annual Vineyard Cup regatta is in the books with light winds but a heavy warm front of fun.
July 16, 2018
The Vineyard Cup was followed by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter water rescue demonstration.
July 16, 2018
Island men stood on the Vineyard Haven seawall on Saturday and showed a unified stance against domestic violence.
July 16, 2018
Ted Box began work on The Seeker at Ernie Boch's vacant property in 2011.
July 15, 2018
No more graceful and noble sight can be found in summer than boats under full sail.
July 15, 2018
Jeweler Jason Widdiss took over his shop Wayward Wampum at the Aquinnah Circle from his father, Donald Widdiss.
July 12, 2018
Vineyard Haven held a birthday party on Sunday and everyone showed up.
July 9, 2018
On Sunday Oak Bluffs art galleries opened their doors for the annual arts district stroll.
July 9, 2018
Over the centuries Tisbury has evolved into our most bustling year-round town.
July 8, 2018