Mary Oliver
The wind wags its many tails. And in the evening the piled firewood shifts a little, longing to be on its way. —Mary Oliver
February 9, 2001
The Grand Old Lady of Ocean Avenue
It’s been called the flagship of Ocean avenue. When it was originally built in 1891, it belonged to Philip Corbin, a manufacturer of household hardware and locks from New Britain. Conn., who got his start as a locksmith apprentice and grew his business until it employed 15,000 people. His house was a Queen Anne…
Children Go Backstage
Amy Sertl looks like a pro. She’s only 10, but the strip of measuring tape dangling from her shoulders is not just a silly prop. Miss Sertl is part of the costuming team at the Vineyard Playhouse, and she’s got that tape now cinched around Sarah Felder’s cranium.
Governor’s Task Force Hears Nantucket Plea to Protect SSA Services
NANTUCKET – – The people of Nantucket had their crack at the podium this week, turning out more than 150 strong to urge a special governor’s ferry task force to protect the Steamship Authority and their lifeline.
“The rate-payers of the Islands are not responsible for reviving the economy of New Bedford. Folks,…
Policy on Rules for High School Athletes Sparks Hot Debate at Committee Meeting
School superintendent Kriner Cash this week blasted a proposed zero-tolerance policy for high school athletes caught using drugs or alcohol, calling it an “ignorant” response to the problem and demanding new consideration of the draft policy.
Fire Destroys a Community Treasure; Corbin-Norton House will be Rebuilt
One of the Island's most historic mansions, the Corbin-Norton house on Ocean Park burned to the ground in the midst of a heavy gale Monday night. By the time firemen arrived, the house was fully involved, fanned by northeast winds as high as 40 miles per hour. Oak Bluffs fire chief Dennis P. Alley said…
Officials Urged to Address Task Force
The all-Island selectmen discussed both the near and distant future at their monthly meeting Wednesday night, examining educational finances and planning for the Vineyard meeting of the governor’s ferry task force.
Though he was not in attendance, Dan Flynn, the Island’s ferry task force representative, sent a letter urging the all-Island selectmen to…
Airplane Crash Data Released
An investigator into the Jan. 30 crash of a Cape Air plane in the state forest this week released the transcript of the dialogue between the pilot and air traffic controllers. It is still unknown what caused the airplane crash that seriously injured both the pilot and passenger.
