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 20, 2018
Rollover on South Road Sends Driver to Hospital
Chilmark police, fire and EMS responded to a single-car accident on South Road Thursday afternoon that sent the driver to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. No citations have been issued.
Airport Lands $10 Million Grant for Runway Repaving
A $10 million-plus repaving and reconstruction project on the main runway at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport is on track to begin in the fall.
From My Lai to Abu Ghraib, a Career Spent Uncovering the Truth
After starting his career as a copy boy at the City News Bureau in Chicago, Seymour Hersh specialized in investigative journalism that uncovered some of the biggest stories of the last several decades.
Casino Gambling Allowed, But All Quiet on Western Front
The Wampanoag Tribe announced in January that an electronic bingo hall would be up and running this summer, but there has been no evidence of construction.
Alan Dershowitz Holds Court on Martha’s Vineyard
It was standing room only at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven Wednesday night when Alan Dershowitz took the stage for a spirited defense of his recent public defense of President Trump.
Legal Dispute Lingers Between Airport, Gas Station Owner
After more than a year without a commercial car wash, Islanders can look forward to the reopening of the airport service station under new ownership. But a convoluted legal dispute is still mired in court.
Minding the Ship
Next week, marine consultants from Seattle will begin a twelve-week review of the Steamship Authority’s operations.
Rounding the Mark
It’s hitting its stride now, this thing called summer on the Vineyard.
Covering the Island, With Heart and Soul
On my second night after moving to the Vineyard I heard the Old Whaling Church clock chime out the hour as I was falling asleep.
Vineyard Bookshelf: Whaling on Martha’s Vineyard
It’s a testament to Tom Dresser’s storytelling gifts that a subject as big as whaling on the Vineyard can be told so well in only 150 pages.
Among Improvements, Parking Lags
Beyond the already realized improvements, a host of unseen changes and upgrades have occurred.
Celebrating the Harthaven School of Island Artists
Growing up in Harthaven, I was surrounded by artists — my father and mother for starters.
Land Bank Revenues: July 13
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $105,603 for the business week ending on Friday, July 13, 2018.
Big, Ugly
Hey what’s up with these new, gigantic houses on the Vineyard?
Presidents Unite
It is time for all the living presidents to come together and address the American people.
Mr. Dershowitz Responds
Norman Birnbaum’s letter to the editor of July 13 is based on a complete and total fabrication.
Roots of Community Center Camp Are Deep in Chilmark
Alexandra London-Thompson grew up at the Chilmark Community Center, spending summers as both a camper and a counselor.
Shark Week Brings Shark Expert to Island
Shark expert Dr. Greg Skomal speaks Thursday, July 26 at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.
At the Bridge Table: July 13
Of all the common opening bids in bridge, none is more popular than 1NT.
African-American Heritage Trail Site
The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard will dedicate a plaque honoring Judge Herbert E. Tucker Jr., at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Union Chapel Speaker Series Continues
On Sunday, July 22, Union Chapel welcomes back Rev. Kenneth Kieffer.
Tick Fair at Agricultural Hall
Dukes County and the Island boards of health are sponsoring a Martha’s Vineyard Tick Fair on Saturday, July 28.
Summer Sandlot Baseball
The Martha’s Vineyard Babe Ruth league will be hosting a program called Summer Sandlot Baseball.
William Hurwitz Graduates
William Bowden Hurwitz graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Annual Blueberry Festival
The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury will host their annual summer blueberry festival on Saturday, July 22, from noon to 4 p.m.
Free and Outdoors Creates Perfect Harmony
Open-air music is happening all over Martha’s Vineyard, just about every night of the week and usually for free..
Kid Critics Are the Best Critics
Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community center.
Opera at Featherstone; Comedy Meets Soaring Arias Effortlessly
Three young Metropolitan Opera singers are making their Opera at Featherstone debut next weekend.
In Vineyard Skies: Moon and Planets
The moon can be your best friend when it comes to finding the planets in the night sky.
West Tisbury Lands State Grant for Street Safety Improvements
A $141,500 state grant announced last week will go to pedestrian infrastructure projects in West Tisbury.
Giving Trees a Second Life, One Wooden Bowl at a Time
Inside of a shipping container studio on Chappaquiddick, artist Zach Pinerio stands surrounded by shelves of bowl blanks.
The Art of Jeanne Staples
An exhibition of Jeanne Staples’ recent oil paintings and drawings will go on view at the Granary Gallery.
Portuguese Festival is Cultural Party
The Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast and Festival begins on Saturday night, July 21.
ITW Presents Mary Poppins
The Island Theatre Workshop is celebrating 50 years with a production of Mary Poppins.
SSA Review Set to Begin; Problems Still Plague Ferry Martha’s Vineyard
An outside independent review of Steamship Authority operations is set to begin next week, with staff from a Seattle-based marine consulting firm scheduled to arrive Tuesday for a site visit.
Don’t Judge a Moth by Its Spots
Well-named species make me happy.
Flight Behavior
As I recall, July is notorious for lack of rain.
Please Adopt Us
Lucy is five-year-old long-hair calico with a cute white blaze and an orange puff at the end of her tail.
Southward Bird Migration Picks Up Steam
Nobody claims shorebirds are easy to identify.
Governor Baker Cites Climate Change as Key Issue
State assistance to help communities combat the effects of climate change is a key tenet of his re-election platform, Gov. Charlie Baker said.
Real Estate Transactions: July 9 to July 15
Emily M. Woodworth and Christopher Woodworth purchased 67 New York avenue in Oak Bluffs from Angela F. Fiorelli for $600,000 on July 10.
Cottagers Women, Keen of Heart
From the Cottager’s Corner columns in the July 1972 editions of the Vineyard Gazette by Dorothy West:
The Cottagers are now in summer assembly. This diversified group of women, some older and maybe wiser than others, some younger and maybe more keen of heart, are again making an investment of their time and talents at…
West Tisbury Town Column: July 20
A lot of backyard barbecuing was held all around town and it was wonderful.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: June 20
The Oak Bluffs library was unusually active on Saturday.
Edgartown Town Column: June 20
If we could only regulate it so it is warm and beautiful during the day.
Primary Races Take Shape
State and county primary ballots are set for the upcoming midterm elections.
Chilmark Town Column: June 20
The near perfect stretch of weather the post-Fourth week provided a solid foundation for family visitors.
On Chappy: June 20
The other night, my husband and I were both awakened by a loud screech owl.
A Frabjous Day: Camp Jabberwocky Gathers for Counselors’ Wedding
Camp Jabberwocky counselors Kelsey Grousbeck and Matt Cosby were married Sunday at State Beach with the whole camp on hand to celebrate.
Aquinnah Town Column: July 20
Heat and humidity have returned to Aquinnah.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: July 20
I have not driven on-Island for four summers. As I headed home from Oak Bluffs a few days ago, I was startled to see a traffic light turn red as I was about to cross the bridge. What’s that?, I thought.
Aquinnah Selectmen, Assessors Spar Again
Sparks flew between the Aquinnah selectmen and the town assessors Tuesday when the two boards met to take up an appointment and other matters.
Chamber Music Society Brings the Brass for Season Opener
The Chamber Music Society opened its summer season last night at the Old Whaling Church with the Infinity Brass quintet.
Thirty Years After Trinity Sessions, Cowboy Junkies Are Still Breaking Ground
The Cowboy Junkies’ latest album All That Reckoning continues a career defined by literate lyrics and minimalist atmospherics.
Revised Yellow House Plan Attracts Lone Bid
A sole applicant is in the running in Edgartown’s second search for someone to lease and renovate the Yellow House.
Automated Parking at Airport Sees Some Turbulence
The change to a new automated parking system at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport is off to a rough start, and airport commissioners are unhappy about it.
Summer Hockey Tourney Gives Beach a Run for Its Money
The Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena played host to the East Coast Classic, a hockey tournament that pits eight summer teams from the Northeast against one another in a battle for the Vineyard Cup.
MVC Buys House for Executive Director
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission bought an Oak Bluffs property last week that will be the new home for its executive director Adam Turner.
Wet Behind the Ears? Politics Will Towel Them Dry
It was the summer of 1962 in Harvard Square.
To the Sea and Beyond, The Seeker Is Launched
On Saturday Ted Box launched The Seeker. The event stopped traffic as passers-by watched a historical event in the making.
Three-Car Accident Snarls Traffic Around Drawbridge
A three-car accident Saturday evening forced the temporary closure of the Lagoon Pond drawbridge and sent two people to the hospital.
Vineyard Cup Buffeted by Weekend of Fair Winds, Firsts
The 13th annual Vineyard Cup regatta is in the books with light winds but a heavy warm front of fun sweeping over three days of racing on Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds.
Governor Cuts Ribbon on Lake Street Landing
With handshakes and a few selfies, Gov. Charlie Baker joined Tisbury selectmen for the formal opening of the Lake Street landing.
Vineyard Men Stand Tall Against Domestic Violence
Island men stood atop the Beach Road sea wall in Vineyard Haven Saturday morning for the seventh annual demonstration against domestic violence.
Retired New York Times Publisher Reflects on Challenging Times
Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. said the future for independent journalism is bright despite upheaval in the industry.
The Beat of a Lifetime: Russia Since the 1950s
As part of the Summer Institute series, Marvin Kalb, former host of NBC’s Meet the Press, shared insights and excerpts from his memoir, The Year I Was Peter the Great: 1956—Khrushchev, Stalin’s Ghost, and a Young American in Russia,
Mavericks Bring the Heat, Swing and Depth
The Mavericks arrive on the Vineyard this week to play at the Performing Arts Center. “There are 12 of us,” said lead singer Raul Malo. “Eight onstage, four to keep us together, and 30 pieces of luggage.”
Callens Honored With Cronkite Award
For years, Brock and Hope Callen handed out the Walter Cronkite award to individuals who helped Sail Martha’s Vineyard fulfill its mission. This year, the organization handed it to them.
