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
February 23, 2018
Learning to Deal With Life’s Hurdles
Mackenzie Condon is going to the all-state high school track meet to compete against the best of the best track athletes from across Massachusetts.
Please Adopt Us
It’s vacation week! Why not adopt a pet while you have a week at home to bond with your new family member?
High School Swim Teams Compete at States
The Vineyard swim teams completed their seasons on Saturday at the Division 2 State Championships.
Sail MV and Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard to Host Vineyard Cup
Sail MVhas entered into an agreement with the Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard to become the hosting sponsor of the 2018 Vineyard Cup Regatta.
Aquinnah Condo Owners File Suit Against Town
A lawsuit pits the town of Aquinnah’s efforts to improve the Gay Head Lighthouse against the rights of nearby condominium residents to enjoy their homes in peace and privacy.
Vineyard Students Stand in Solidarity With Florida Over School Shootings
A national movement to end school shootings has reached the Island with a student-led walk out and moment of silence planned for Friday afternoon at the regional high school.
Edgartown Great Pond Comeback Is Communal Effort
The overall health of the Edgartown Great Pond has shown significant improvement over the past decade, according to a report released Tuesday from the nonprofit Great Pond Foundation.
Chappaquiddick Film Takes New Look at Well-Known Story
A few years ago director John Curran and actor Jason Clarke made a late night trip to the Dike Bridge in preparation for their film, which revisits events that took place there nearly 50 years ago.
Venus and Mercury
Two of the sun’s closest planets Venus and Mercury appear low in our western sky in the week ahead.
Real Estate Transactions: Feb. 12 to Feb. 18
Stacy Hall Martellucci purchased 101 Herring Creek Road in Edgartown from Eric Larson and Deborah Larson for $1,500,000 on Feb. 15.
West Tisbury Town Column: Feb. 23
Well it sure will be like a ghost town all week mainly because of the school’s winter vacation.
Aquinnah Town Column: Feb. 23
Spring is less than a month away. We have had more rain over the weekend, snow on Saturday evening, then two days of thick fog.
Chilmark Town Column: Feb. 23
Hawaii. Florida. Vermont. Bahamas. Texas. Colorado. Mexico. Maine. Costa Rica. All of these glorious places and more have drawn the attention of Chilmark families.
Hunter Safety Course
The Rod and Gun Club will host a free Hunter Safety Course on April 9, 14 and 15.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Feb. 23
I have started this column five times now. Any sentence seems so shallow.
Spindrift Dance Success
Spindrift Studios spin crew won the highest score in their category at the Diva Dance competition in Worcester on Feb. 10.
On Chappy: Feb. 23
Parkland, Fla. sure seems like a long way away. Most places and events seem to be a safe distance away from Martha’s Vineyard. Chapppaquiddick feels even more remote from what we often refer to as the real world.
Wisdom of Children
In a time that now seems long ago, students took to the streets to protest a war that was killing members of their generation.
Remembering a Beacon of Thoughtfulness
Jon Harris came early to my birthday party last February. He was the first guest and was all smiles, a bomber jacket.
Jaws 2
Jaws is back! Or at least Shari Rhodes, the casting director, has been on the Island casting for Jaws II.
Key Samaritans
This morning I was driving near the Triangle in Edgartown.
Hole in One
The Friends of the Oak Bluffs Library want to thank all for this weekend’s Miniature Golf at the Library.
Never Again
We stand with Attorney General Maura Healey when she says that this “is not a reality we can accept.”
What to Do When School’s Out
It is known as the quietest week of the year on the Island, the winter school break.
Agricultural Society Hires Amy Coffey
The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society has hired Oak Bluffs resident Amy Coffey as their new special events coordinator.
Felix Neck Camp Week
Looking to get the kids outside during school break?
Muskrat Caught in a Jam
The animal was not at all on the fence about what needed to be done.
2017 Martha’s Vineyard Christmas Bird Count Results
23,222 individual birds were observed, comprising 120 species, during the 2017 Christmas Bird Count.
Arrival of the Blackirds
The surest sign of the earliest spring migration is the arrival of the blackbirds
Spring Gardening Checklist
The several days of unseasonably warm weather have contributed to some elevated anxiety for me.
Tuesdays in the Newsroom Visits Inkwell Beach and Oak Bluffs Summers
Olive Tomlinson, Gretchen Tucker Underwood and Skip Finley shared memories of their Oak Bluffs childhoods, moving in the orbit of a tight-knit community of African American summer residents.
MVYouth Awards Over $1.2 Million to Museum and Community Services
MVYouth has announced more than $1.2 million in expansion grants for the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and Early Childhood Programs at Community Services.
Welcome, Beatrice
Dilcelia and Marquissuel Guimaraes of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Beatrice Guimaraes, born Feb. 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Tisbury School Process Moves Forward; Bobby B’s Granted Beer and Wine License
The Massachusetts School Building Authority officially approved plans for the new Tisbury school last week.
Chilmark Selectmen Agree to Big Raise for Town Fire Chief
Chilmark selectmen voted Tuesday to change the job description for town fire chief David Norton. Mr. Norton will now be paid a salary of $65,000; previously the chief received a $37,370 annual stipend.
Steamship Authority Nears Completion on Administrative Building
The Steamship Authority is nearing completion on a new administrative building. Reservations will be unavailable until 6 a.m. Thursday as computer services are moved.
Edgartown Town Administrator Pam Dolby Announces Retirement
Edgartown town administrator Pamela Dolby has announced her retirement after more than 40 years working for the town, including 12 years as town administrator. She will stay on until July.
Land Bank Revenues: Feb. 16
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $409,230.78 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. .
Edgartown Town Column: Feb. 23
Here we go. It snowed this past weekend. Now on Monday as I write this it is supposed to be near or in the 50s mid-week then cold again. I can say Welcome to New England again and again, but what a tease.
Chappaquiddick Movie Will Open Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
Chappaquiddick, the upcoming movie that revisits Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s 1969 car crash, will open the 2018 Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival on March 15.
Announcing Jackson
Kaitlyn Seaton and Derrick Devine of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of son, Jackson Hill Devine, born Feb. 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
MV Sharks to Offer Free Tickets for Kids and Live Streaming
Kids 13 and under (accompanied by an adult) will receive free admission for all Martha’s Vineyard Sharks games this season thanks to a sponsorship from Vineyard Vines.
Miguel Arrives
Ana Paula Nunes Marques and Uenes Ferreira Marques of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Miguel Nunes Marques, born Feb. 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
West Tisbury to Present a General Tax Override at April’s Town Meeting
West Tisbury selectmen voted Wednesday night to put a general tax override before voters at April’s town meeting rather than presenting specific items in the override to the town individually.
Packed Houses, Standing Ovations Greet West Side Story Performances
All weekend long the performing arts center was the place to be for the regional high school’s production of West Side Story.
Historic Davis Lane House Began Life as a Private School
The Reston family recently ended almost 50 years of ownership of the iconic house at the corner of Davis Lane and School street in Edgartown.
Home Turf Helps as Vineyarder Takes First in Twenty Mile Race
After 20 cold, grueling miles through four Island towns, this year’s Martha’s Vineyard 20 Miler ended with a distinctively local twist, when a native Vineyarder crossed the finish line first.
Molly deBettencourt Surpasses 1,000 Points
High school basketball star Molly deBettencourt recently hit the 1,000 point mark. She has excelled since she stepped on the court as a freshman.
Former Hospital CEO Named to Top Post at Alaskan Hospital
Former Martha’s Vineyard Hospital CEO Joseph Woodin has been named chief executive officer of a community hospital in Homer, Alaska.
