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
August 12, 2016
Tick Discussions Around the Island
The Martha’s Vineyard Tick-Borne Illness Reduction Initiative will host a talk at the Chilmark Community Center on Tuesday, August 16.
Patrick Kennedy to Speak at Old Whaling Church
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services is hosting an evening with the Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy on Friday, August 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.
Big Lobster, Small Boy, Let the Chilmark Road Race Begin
The 39th annual Chilmark Road Race is one of the toughest 5Ks out there, but 11-year-old Jack Lionette’s training includes essentially no running.
Golf and Greetings, President Obama Begins Low-Key Martha’s Vineyard Vacation
The first week of President Barack Obama’s final Vineyard summer vacation as President followed in the vein of past visits: low-key and quiet, filled with familiar patterns.
Insurance Coverage for Lyme Treatment Becomes Law
The state legislature has adopted a new bill requiring insurance companies to cover long-term antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease, despite considerable pushback.
Recent Island Real Estate Transactions: August 1 to August 7
Oliver Schiller and Loocyn Kinosian purchased 88 Charles Neck Way in West Tisbury from Kelly D. Laferriere for $1,075,000 on August 5.
Navigating the Stormy Seas of Moby Dick With the Perfect Captain
Most people view retirement as an opportunity to take it easy after a lifetime of hard work. For Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins professor emeritus of Swarthmore College, the idea seems to puzzle him.
Open Seats in State Races Attract Crowded Field of Candidates
As the upcoming presidential election remains stuck in the glare of the national spotlight, closer to home Martha’s Vineyard voters will have some sorting to do when it comes to local races this fall.
East Chop Town Column: August 12
Jeff Traenkle grew up as a young boy during World War II with a fascination with flying.
Union Chapel Speaker
On Sunday, August 14, the Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes will be the guest preacher at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: August 12
Emma Chambers Maitland isn’t a household name even in our town of Oak Bluffs where she lived near Tony’s Market.
Edgartown Firemen’s Association Pancake Breakfast
The Edgartown Firemen’s Association will host their annual pancake breakfast and open house on Sunday, August 21.
Memory Cafe Receives Grant
The Cape Cod Five Cents Bank has awarded a $2,500 grant to the MV Music and Memory Cafe.
Announcing Emmeline
Joellen and Mark Meuse of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Emmeline Jolie Meuse, born July 11 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
On Chappy: August 12
I attended my 35th high school reunion this past weekend. Man, those people are old!
Edgartown Town Column: August 12
Hot is the word of the week. Lots of heat but we are lucky because we have had some nice breezes. But the sun is hot, hot, hot.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: August 12
Is this not the hottest summer in your memory, or am I just running a temperature? I have many friends on Island who have never purchased an air conditioner. They have done so in the past three weeks.
West Tisbury Town Column: August 12
Well it sure has felt like summer. It is warm and it is crowded everywhere. The activity preparing for the fair at the Agricultural Hall is at a fever pitch. Next week brings Illumination night on Wednesday, the beginning of the fair on Thursday, and the Oak Bluffs’ fireworks on Friday.
Aquinnah Town Column: August 12
Surprise! That is what my son Paul, daughter in law Theresa, and grandson Noah had in store for me a week ago. We attended the James Taylor concert in Fenway Park on August 3
Chilmark Town Column: August 12
Chilmark is still enjoying the happy memories of two mid-summer events that took place last week.
Tick Threat
There has been growing public awareness on the Vineyard of the cause and effects of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
How to Live a Very Long and Happy Life
If you are over 40 and wish to live a long, healthy, productive life, free of dementia, here are a few of the rules.
A Summer Wind
On a black night almost 37 years ago, August 11, 1883, a summer visitor stood on Vineyard Haven wharf.
Risky Business
An open letter to all those making decisions about playing fields and those parents who might have children who would play on those fields:
There’s a Better Way
On Page Ten in the August 5 Gazette, I read the Workforce Housing Partnerships “Who’s saving your life?
Nightmare on Summer Street
After two summers of noise it appears that the building project next door is nearing completion.
Farm Courtesy Guide
Along with our fishermen, please cherish our farmers. They feed us.
Avoid Mosquito Magnet
As longtime users of the mosquito magnet, we would like readers to know that service from the company is non-existent.
Crossland Generosity
The Oak Bluffs Public Library would like to express it’s gratitude to Mark Crossland and Crossland Landscape.
Hospital of Healing
My husband, Michael arrived at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on June 11 with the best of intentions for rehab and recovery.
Book Sale Success
The Library Friends of Oak Bluffs thank the community for making our recent annual book sale a rousing success.
Nation Divided
As Barack Obama visits Martha’s Vineyard for the last time as president, it may be a good time to reflect on his legacy.
Power of Hope
Dear President Obama, Thank you for your dedication in leading our country during the last eight years.
Books Galore
For over 56 years, the Friends of the West Tisbury library have supported library programs by holding an annual book sale.
Bringing Back Red Foxes
A direct correlation between killing off red foxes and sharp increases in Lyme disease has been found.
Land Bank Revenues: August 5
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $75,460 for the business week ending on Friday, August 5, 2016.
Kicking It With Coach Metters
Gary Metters has coached the annual summer soccer clinic held at the regional high school for 15 years.
By Following the Money, Author Tells a Dark Tale
Jane Mayer is not afraid of the dark. She’s reported first-hand on terrorism in Beirut and traced a high-pressure pipeline of hidden money aimed at swamping the American political system. Most recently, in the New Yorker, she’s turned her gaze on Donald Trump.
Portrait of an Abstract Expressionist
Tthe two-man show Red, opens on Thursday, August 11 at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse.
Rekindling the Artistic Flow by Returning to Her Island Roots
After living in Washington, D.C. for 16 years, Anne Cook realized that it was time to come home.
In Vineyard Skies: the Perseid Meteor Shower
Don’t let anyone say you missed the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Mitchell Sisters Walk Hand in Hand With Art
Nature walks together led to A Studio Guide to Nature, a collaborative show by sisters Julia and Lucy Mitchell at A Gallery in Oak Bluffs. The show runs through August 17.
From Chappy With Love, Door to Door Vegetables from Slip Away Farm
Lily Walter’s Slip Away Farm on Chappaquiddick serves the community there with a farm stand and community supported agricultural shares. Farm workers also make the trip to Edgartown every Friday morning to deliver produce to the restaurants in town.
At the Bridge Table: August 12
The “unusual 2NT” overcall of an opponent’s opening one-bid shows 5-5 or longer holdings in the two lowest unbid suits.
How Sweet it Is to Find Your Calling
The Ice Cream and Candy Bazaar on Dock street in Edgartown resembles an old ship, with dark beams and wide floorboards. It’s a familiar scene that has greeted families for decades.
Every Day Is a Treasure Hunt with Pirate Adventures
Fifteen little pirates complete with swords, eye patches and a full vocabulary of sea-worthy words boarded the Sea Gypsy in the Oak Bluffs Harbor on a recent morning.
College Experience Becomes Fuel for Documentary Duo
Abby Ginzberg and fellow Cornell graduate Frank Dawson have created a documentary called Agents of Change, which was released last February.
From Glee to Glinda to the Vineyard
On Sunday, Kristin Chenoweth will sing on the Vineyard as a part of Broadway at the PAC. And she will even do some talking.
Nature and Art at Sargent Gallery
On Sunday, August 14 the Sargent Gallery will have an opening reception for Contrast in Nature and Art.
Come to the Agricultural Fair
From August 18 to 21, the grounds of the Agricultural Society Hall in West Tisbury will open for the 155th Annual Agricultural Fair.
Peach Festival
You’ve eaten the heavenly strawberries and the faithful blueberries. Now it’s time for the holy Moses peaches.
Grand Illumination Night Lights Up Camp Ground
CJ Rivard compares Illumination Night to Christmas Day. The bright lights. The excitement. The tradition.
When War Rages, Music Smoothes
On Wednesday evening the film festival will present the documentary Rock in the Red Zone at the Chilmark Community Center.
Life Animated
August 18, through August 20, the Film Center will be screen Life Animated, the film adaptation of the best selling book by Ron Suskind.
Livingston Taylor Back at the Whaling Church
Livingston Taylor is back for his last summer show on Saturday, August 13 at the Old Whaling Church.
Songbirds on the Move
It is not quite the middle of August, and songbirds are moving southward toward their wintering grounds.
Whither the Rain
Will we ever get rain? NPR mentioned yesterday that the entire state is experiencing a drought.
In Defense of Sharks
It has been estimated that the chance of getting attacked and killed by a shark are 1 in 3,748,067.
Bob Kiley Transformed Public Transit in Boston, New York and London
The widely respected transportation expert died early Tuesday at his home in Chilmark, surrounded by family. He was 80.
Oak Bluffs Honors Life-Saving Lifeguards
Oak Bluffs selectmen this week honored Tiki Greene, Genny Kent, and Nick Sune-Fecitt for their actions in three separate rescues this month.
On National Lighthouse Day, Celebrating Rescued Island Landmark
Almost a year to the day after the Gay Head Light resumed its watch over Vineyard Sound and the waters south of Aquinnah, memories of its historic move are still fresh on the Island.
Katama Airfield Hangar Cleared for Rebuilding
After eight years of legal wrangling, Edgartown selectmen cleared the way Monday for a new aircraft hangar at the historic grass airfield at Katama.
At Hospice Fundraiser, Community Takes Care of the Caregivers
On Monday evening Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard held its annual soiree and fundraiser at Farm Neck Golf Club. Founded in 1981, the organization remains only one of three free hospice care centers in the country.
Camp Ground Cottages Open for Annual House Tour
Six gingerbread cottages will be open to the public for the annual cottage tour. The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are $30.
Dog Overboard: Nantucket Sound Rescue Is Team Effort
A spaniel named Chesney was safe Monday after the captain of the Island Queen and the crew of a pleasure boat teamed up to save her from the waters of Nantucket Sound.
Boys of Summer Say Goodbye, Sharks Swim Off Into the Sunset
For the second straight year, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks ended their summer season with a game against the Worcester Bravehearts. Injuries and roster inconsistency plagued the team this year.
For Misan Sagay, a Milestone and a Surprise Party
The screenwriter and Vineyard visitor was recently accepted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the second woman of color and first African selected to join the writers’ branch.
Announcing Owen
Allyson Evans Malik and Rizwan Ahmad Malik of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Owen Faraday Malik, born August 7.
Combining Music and Intellect, Taj Mahal Forges His Own Path
Friday’s performance by Taj Mahal at the Old Whaling Church was the 68th of 102 scheduled gigs in 2016, a tour pace that keeps him on the road 11 months out of the year. Already this year, he has played in 20 states and nine foreign countries.
Lucia Arrives
Dylan Kenney MacDevette and Kevin MacDevette of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Lucia Rose MacDevette, born August 5.
Chilmark Leaders Puzzle Over Site for Public Safety Building
The search for a public safety building site has again turned to a property just south of the Chilmark Community Center. But the owner won’t sell.
Appeal Could Delay Shoreline Project at Squibnocket
A project to re-engineer the eroding shoreline at Squibnocket Beach has hit a new potential roadblock with a group of residents asking the state for further review.
Car Pulled from Water off Menemsha; No Injuries Reported
A West Tisbury woman was uninjured after allegedly driving her car into the water off Menemsha early Sunday morning, police said.
President Obama Arrives on Martha’s Vineyard
The First Family arrived Saturday for a two-week vacation. On Sunday and Monday the President hit the links at Farm Neck.
Getting to Know the Fishermen Behind the Boats at Meet the Fleet
On Thursday evening, the Dutcher Dock In Menemsha was bustling with people and activity during the second annual Meet the Fleet.
Moth Storytellers Brave the Empty Stage
This year’s theme for The Moth on Martha’s Vineyard was Into the Wild. The show was dedicated to stepping outside one’s comfort zone, which in a sense every Moth show embodies.
