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 13, 2018
Working Out
An ordinary cylinder press will not fold papers, any more than a washing machine will sew buttons on shirts.
Traffic Bottlenecks, Crowded Island
With new hot spots cropping up every year, summer traffic jams appear to be spreading around the Island.
New Maps Document Spread of Ticks
Maps prepared by cartographer Chris Seidel document the spread of deer ticks, dog ticks and lone star ticks.
Seeking Fair Winds and Some Water
A sea-weathered, 70-year-old master-woodworker and shipwright named Ted Box is undertaking the ambitious project of a lifetime.
Beach Road Property Owners Urge Town to Fight State Plan
Property owners along Beach Road have dug in their heels to oppose an improvement plan for the roadway.
VTA Fires Bus Driver Following Racial Incident
A Vineyard Transit Authority bus driver has been fired after he refused to pick up a passenger who is black, the VTA said.
Announcing John
Eleni and Joao Roriz of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, John Peter Roriz.
Timeless Times in Harthaven
Harthaven is one of those many remarkable places on Martha’s Vineyard where we feel the presence of our ancestors every day.
Sitting a Spell With the Porch Pals
It’s called Squid Row, and it is the harbor’s number one repository for gossip, stories, memories and fishing tales of questionable veracity.
The Real Injustice
it’s time to get to the real heart of the matter, the real injustice that’s occurred on the porch of the Chilmark Store.
Alone on the Porch
An eminent summer resident of your beautiful Island has complained that people are not talking to him because of his support of President Trump.
Combating Domestic Violence
Domestic violence has always been present. But for many years it was not thoroughly addressed.
Gridlock Reimagined
Our beach time, our restaurant, our retail therapy, our soon-departing ferry or our job site is a mere mile ahead.
Wholesome Fun
An active-looking old lady with a sense of humor is eighty four year old Mrs. Ella J. Perry, a visitor to the Island for seventy-two summers.
Boston Globe Honors Sports Stars
Athletes from Vineyard sports teams received honors from the Boston Globe.
Drive With Caution
This is a small Island with narrow roads.
Camp Jabberwocky Takes the Stage
“Everyone can see we’re together as we walk on by,” sang a roomful of campers and counselors at Camp Jabberwocky.
Short Takes on Short Films
Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films for kids on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community Center.
Water Tasting Supports Vineyard House
On Thursday, July 19, Vineyard House will hold their 21st annual Water Tasting By the Sea.
Land Bank Revenues: July 6
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $100,050 for the business week ending on Friday, July 6, 2018.
Still Learning at Want to Know Club
In 1893, three Martha’s Vineyard women decided they would not go through another isolating Island winter.
Crescent Moon and Planets
On Saturday night, a thin crescent moon appears close to the horizon after sunset.
Cottagers House Tour Is Also Neighborhood History Lesson
The Cottagers’ 35th Annual House Tour takes place on Thursday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A Literary Turn to the Soul
What is important right now is that Mr. Weinstein is currently on his own literary journey.
Rev. Susan Sparks at Union Chapel
Rev. Susan Sparks returns to Union Chapel this Sunday, July 15, for her sixth time.
Hanna Kim on Dean’s List
Hanna Kim of Edgartown has been named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire.
Hello, Rockland
Sophia and John Mazza of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Rockland Roy Mazza, born on July 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Dean’s List for Patrick Perzanowski
Patrick D. Perzanowski has been named to the dean’s list at Western New England University.
Graduation for Eric Perzanowski
Eric W. Perzanowski of West Tisbury graduated from Ohio University Scripps College of Communication.
Making Art With Ancestral Meaning
The creation of wampum jewelry is a multi-layered process. For Jason Widdiss the labor begins at Menemsha Pond.
Peering Behind the Photograph
Weekly photographer’s salons at Featherstone showcase the work of one Island photographer. Ray Ewing kicked off this year’s series.
Hamlet in the Amphitheater; a Woodsy Venue for a Meaty Role
On July 18, Hamlet opens at the Tisbury Amphitheater, with jovial swordplay and playhouse veteran Scott Barrow playing the titular role. The show runs through August 11.
Edgartown School Honor Roll
The Edgartown School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year.
As Labor Dispute Simmers, Firefighters Picket Oak Bluffs
About 20 members of the International Association of Fire Fighters came before Oak Bluffs selectmen following a day of informational picketing.
State Grant Boosts Mill Brook Watershed Protection Efforts
A $15,000 state grant announced this week will go to the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation to replace two undersized culverts on the brook in Chilmark.
Please Adopt Us
Last Friday a mother and daughter arrived at the shelter with a black kitten they’d found in Menemsha who was in distress.
Bee Business
Carpenter bees are coming out of the woodwork.
Home Birth and Hatchlings
I spent the entire eight-hour work day on one property doing nothing but hauling hoses around.
Summer Shushes Songbirds
All of a sudden, after only a week of hot summer weather, the volume of bird song is greatly diminished.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: July 13
Roll call. The whole gang is returning.
Invasive Jellyfish on the Move in Island Ponds
Biologists and environmental groups are monitoring an invasive jellyfish with a painful sting that has spread into Vineyard waters in recent years.
David Bromberg Goes Electric and Acoustic at the Old Whaling Church
The David Bromberg Quintet performed a set list that was a journey of 20th-century folk, blues and ballads at the Old Whaling Church on Monday night.
Real Estate Transactions: July 2 to July 8
Felicia C. Carter and Gary Carter purchased 16 Hye Road in Edgartown from PMP Properties VIII, LLC, for $750,000 on July 6.
Aquinnah Town Column: July 13
The Martha’s Vineyard Author Series opens this Sunday, July 15 with Lawrence O’Donnell discussing his new book, Playing With Fire.
Chilmark Town Column: July 13
Some attempt to be polite and proper by referring to the release of excess bodily warmth as “glistening”.
Edgartown Town Column: July 13
After getting rid of the humidity, we are enjoying nice, sunny, dry air.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: July 13
Abigail McGrath is an Island treasure.
West Tisbury Town Column: July 13
Frank Adams would have described the recent weather as “hotter than a burn boot.”
Laughter Is the Best Medicine
Last Tuesday evening, the Comedy Lounge opened at the Barn, Bowl and Bistro in Oak Bluffs. The show featured Dan Boulger from The Craig Ferguson Show and Dan Crohn from Last Comic Standing.
Not Just Talking About Bridging the Divide
David Blankenhorn, president and founder of Better Angels, was the keynote speaker for a symposium entitled Keeping Democracy Alive: Understanding What Divides Us and What Binds Us.
Vineyard Cup Brings Racing, Glam Dinners, Awards — With Zero Waste
Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the 13th annual Vineyard Cup regatta is the amount of waste it produces — or does not produce.
Announcing Josephine
Danielle and Max Sherman of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Josephine Louise Sherman, born July 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Welcome, Calvin
Megan and Michael Brown of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Calvin Monroe Theodore Brown, born June 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Aquinnah Names New ACO
Aquinnah selectmen appointed Kimberly Andrade as the new animal control officer last week.
Crowds Flock to Tisbury for Birthday Block Party
Thousands flocked to Main street in Vineyard Haven on Sunday night to celebrate the town’s birthday at the Tisbury Street Fair.
Fish and Memories Abound at Fluke for Luke Tourney
Everyone had a story to share about Luke Gurney at the second annual Fluke for Luke awards ceremony Sunday evening at the Portuguese-American Club.
Community Services Auctions off Low-Numbered Plates
In a first, Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Monday opened up a live auction Monday for 10 of its low-numbered vanity plates.
Striking Upbeat Notes, John Kerry Urges Activism
The former Secretary of State came to the Oak Bluffs Tabernacle Saturday night with a message of optimism about the future of the country.
Early Morning Ferry Trips Canceled Because of Mechanical Issues
The Steamship Authority canceled two early morning ferry trips Sunday because of mechanical issues with the freight ferry Governor.
SSA Bus Catches Fire in Palmer Avenue Lot
Falmouth fire officials are still investigating the cause of a Steamship Authority shuttle bus fire last Saturday at the Palmer avenue parking lot.
A Brave Audience Watches Jaws on the Water
They came by foot, by dinghy, by kayak and paddleboard for a free outdoor screening of Jaws in Owen Park.
Nicco Mele Speaks of Changing the Narrative
The director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy launched the Summer Institute speaker series with a riveting talk Thursday night.
