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
March 21, 2003
Oak Bluffs Presses Historic District to Protect Architectural Heritage
It's not heartless developers or steel wrecking balls that scare a group of historic preservationists in Oak Bluffs, but a combination of other factors that sound far more innocuous – low interest rates, a new sewer system and a surge in real estate values. These ingredients set the stage for a building and renovation boom…
American War in Iraq Upsets Rhythms of Community Life; Conflict Divides Island Citizens
These are the voices of an Island in a nation at war: "I don't think we had much choice." – Charles Felder, manager of the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club. "I honestly don't know of anyone who is supportive or ready for this." – Annelies Spykman, employee at Mocha Motts in Oak Bluffs. "They should just…
Candidate Challenge Fails in Tisbury Clash
Candidate Challenge Fails in Tisbury Clash
Town Registrar Board Rules in Favor of James Douglas and Douglas Dias’s Right to Run for Selectman Post
By JONATHAN BURKE
The candidacies of James Douglas and Douglas Dias in Tisbury’s upcoming selectmen’s race survived challenges Monday night.
The burden was…
SSA Leaders Study New Bedford Service
SSA Leaders Study New Bedford Service Fast Ferry Link to Vineyard Terminals in 2004 Requires Majority Backing from Top Boat Line Governors By CHRIS BURRELL WOODS HOLE – Year-round fast ferry service between the Vineyard and New Bedford could become a reality by next year if Steamship Authority governors approve a recommendation made by senior…
Real Estate Market Weathers Hard Times
These uncertain days are proof that for the most part the Vineyard real estate market thrives both in good times and bad. "People see this as a safe place to be and a safe place to put your money," said Alan Schweikert of Ocean Park Realty. Sharon Purdy of Sandpiper Realty said, "People want a…
