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 14, 2001
Vineyarders Turn to Churches for Peace and Comfort
The couple came into the church well after the service had started. They sat near the podium, where the Rev. Judith Campbell was speaking. The man watched a spot between the floor and the altar. His eyes were red, and he did not blink. The woman remained composed for a few minutes but then began…
Vineyard Struggles with Fallout from Tragedy
The streets of Edgartown early Tuesday morning are nearly empty. The day breaks sunny, a lovely September morning. 9:49 a.m. Small groups of people gather in store entrances to listen in disbelief to the normally soothing broadcast voices of Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings. People exchange any tidbits they know as they try to piece…
Four Survivors of Rape Rebuild Lives
Four Survivors of Rape Rebuild Lives
By MANDY LOCKE
It’s a story without an ending. Every page captures how the four sexual assault survivors who’ve shared their stories with the Gazette navigate through and reshape a world that was once safe and predictable.
Since the attacks, some days have…
Educators Identify Gender Gap in Math Program at High School
High school test scores revealed this week are raising concerns about whether a gender gap exists in math instruction at the regional high school. And after looking closely at the latest results from advanced placement (AP) tests, school leaders are also wondering whether some advanced and honors classes are over-enrolled.
Weigh Station Opens for Annual Chase of Top Derby Prizes
False albacore have yet to make a strong appearance in the first week of the 56th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. So far only small, undersized false albacore have been seen. The contest began on Wednesday morning with just two fishermen weighing in their fish in the first half-hour of the contest.
County Fee Contract Stirs Heated Debate
County Fee Contract Stirs Heated Debate
County Manager Carol Borer Signs Controversial Agreement with Hospital Without Knowledge of Commissioners
By JULIA WELLS
At a scrappy meeting that saw plenty of disagreement but little in the way of accountability for the disordered events of the last two weeks, the Dukes…
County Leaders Support Delay on Fast Ferry Plan
County Leaders Support Delay on Fast Ferry Plan
By JULIA WELLSGazette Senior Writer
A bitterly divided Dukes County Commission voted to join the collective voice of other Vineyard officials this week – and ask the Vineyard representative to the Steamship Authority to throttle down a plan to develop high-speed ferry service…
