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.
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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. New episodes every Friday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
February 21, 2025
A state forest task force that looked at plans to clear out some white pine trees 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.
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.