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
July 28, 2006
As U.S. Gas Prices Soar, Islanders Go to the Pump and Still Pay Much More
With gasoline prices at an all-time high across the country, the Vineyard stands in the top ranks for prices paid at the pump, as the cost of premium gas climbed above the four dollar mark at most Island stations this week and regular trailed not far behind.
Middle East Queries for Jody Powell Are Few
Middle East Queries for Jody Powell Are Few
By JAMES KINSELLA Gazette Senior Writer
Joseph (Jody) Powell Jr., who served as press secretary to President Jimmy Carter, can understand that some restrictions on gun ownership are reasonable.
And Mr. Powell can see why some Americans, especially Americans of African…
Michael Pollan Began as Writer on the Vineyard
It is not surprising that the first book published by Michael Pollan, who has built a national reputation for his magazine articles and bestselling books about food and nature, was actually a no-holds-barred travel guide to Martha’s Vineyard.
Old House Pond Plan Allowed, but with Oversight from State
Old House Pond Plan Allowed, but with Oversight from State
By IAN FEIN
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank can open its 11-acre property on Old House Pond in West Tisbury to the public, but not without ongoing state oversight, the Massachusetts Secretary of Environmental Affairs said this week.
Real Estate Market Sees Inventory Climb and Home Sales Begin Steady Downturn
The inventory of unsold Martha's Vineyard real estate is building, and prices are falling on those Island properties that do sell. The latest property analysis from LINK, the listing service based in Vineyard Haven, confirms what Vineyarders increasingly have been sensing: that the Island real estate market is slowing down compared to last year, let…
Six Cases Confirmed of Tularemia Here
Six cases of tularemia this spring and summer on Martha's Vineyard have been confirmed by the state Department of Public Health. All six individuals who contracted the disease, who ranged in age from 33 to 67, either were landscaping or were outside near where landscaping was occurring. They contracted the potentially fatal disease by breathing…
As U.S. Gas Prices Soar, Islanders Go to the Pump and Still Pay Much More
With gasoline prices at an all-time high across the country, the Vineyard stands in the top ranks for prices paid at the pump, as the cost of premium gas climbed above the four dollar mark at most Island stations this week and regular trailed not far behind.
