Dylan Thomas
The birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses I rose in rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days. – Dylan Thomas
September 4, 2001
State Forest Fire Plans Raise Threat of Lawsuit To Block Clearing Work
The state’s fire control plans for the 5,200-acre Manuel F. Corellus State Forest have come under attack by the scientific community and the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), a watchdog organization. The advocacy group threatens possible legal action to block state forest teams from clearing hundreds of acres of woodland along strategic fire lines.
Boat Line Figures Show Traffic to Island Up for July, August and Down for Year
Overall traffic on Steamship Authority ferries is either flat or down slightly for the year, but in fact peak-season summer traffic on ferries to the Vineyard – both passenger and automobile traffic – has been healthy. Also, the patchwork of parking lots in Falmouth and Bourne that are used to service boat line ferries to…
Schools Open on Civil Note
Just when the stress of the summer season starts to ease up for most Islanders, it’s a whole different story for teachers and children in the school system.
Amistad Carries Cargo of Historic Lessons
The 129-foot Freedom topsail schooner Amistad was the celebrated guest of the Vineyard community this weekend, and will be back for another visit. Capt. William (Bill) Pinkney said on Sunday the community welcome received by the ship and her crew went beyond everyone’s expectations. As a result, they hope to return.
“The response…
