A state forest task force looked at plans to clear cut the land of white pine, says it’s a good idea for forest ecology and fire safety. And bird flu is confirmed on-Island by health officials but eggs are safe and a plenty at farm stands where prices haven’t been affected.
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On The Vineyard
Experience the beauty, sensibility, and news of Martha’s Vineyard. On the Vineyard is deeply rooted in the sense of place the Vineyard evokes with reports on local happenings, sightings, passings, and archival voices and musings. It reviews the week in the news on the Island with the award-winning Vineyard Gazette news team. Host and publisher of the Vineyard Gazette Media Group, Monica Brady-Myerov, weaves information from all of the media company’s publications including Martha’s Vineyard Magazine, Cook the Vineyard and The Vine. New episodes every Friday, the same say the historic broadsheet is on newsstands.
March 6, 2025
Homelessness is getting worse on the Island with 56 people counted as unhoused in late January. This high count comes at a time when the winter shelter is being forced to move from the MV Community Services campus because of construction and is looking for a new location.
February 7, 2025
Twenty dead wild turkeys in Edgartown lead health official to suspect bird flu. And the Steamship Authority says it's system is ready for the summer crush of reservations.