The Island immigrant community is still reeling from the arrest of an unconfirmed number of undocumented Island residents, believed to be mostly Brazilians. And celebrating the life of an Oak Bluffs boy and an Island man.
Podcasts
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. New episodes every Friday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
May 29, 2025
ICE raids on the Island led to arrests and spread fear through the largely Brazilian immigrant community. Governor Maura Healey wants more information from ICE about what happened. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
May 22, 2025
An expedition to understand large pockets of fresh groundwater just off Martha’s Vineyard. And Porchfest lets the music flow through the streets of Edgartown.
May 15, 2025
The beloved Grey Barn and Farm, known for its fresh bread and award-winning cheese, will pause its business at the end of the season. And a mystery with spotted turtles on Noman's Land.
May 8, 2025
The Steamship Authority’s board of governors may be held to term limits if a state bill passes. And a dead minke whale washed up on the shores of Chilmark.
May 1, 2025
Island towns struggle to find enough police officers to fill shifts because of the high cost of housing. And the asparagus is up and the bees are back, ready to pollinate your garden.
April 24, 2025
Captain Bob Douglas, sailor, teacher, and founder of the Black Dog Tavern and apparel company, has passed away. His impact on the Island will be felt for generations to come. And there’s an explosion of daffodils on the Island.
April 17, 2025
A new hotel is proposed for Oak Bluffs in the spot where the Ocean View restaurant welcomed generations of Islanders for dinner. And a fun Island to-do list to help you through school vacation.
April 10, 2025
Three towns on Martha’s Vineyard voted to ban gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028. And the Island is feeling the impact of federal cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We check out “For the Birds,” a new exhibit at Featherstone.
April 3, 2025
It’s Town Meeting Time! The first of the town meetings are this week, we’ll have a preview of some of the issues including proposed restrictions on jet skis and leaf blowers. And Allen Farm has its first lamb of the season. We’ll celebrate by hearing some sounds of spring.