Dylan Thomas
The birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses I rose in rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days. – Dylan Thomas
October 15, 2021
Gibbous Moon and Jupiter
Vineyard Skies for Friday, October 15, 2021. Sunrise and Sunset Day Sunrise Sunset Fri., Oct. 15 6:53 6:01 Sat., Oct. 16 6:54 5:59 Sun., Oct. 17 6:55 5:57 Mon., Oct. 18 6:56 5:56 Tues., Oct. 19 6:57 5:54 Wed., Oct. 20 6:59 5:53 Thurs., Oct. 21 7:00 5:51 Fri., Oct. 22 7:01 5:50 …
Future of Casino Still a Question Mark for Wampanoag Tribe
Looming over the Wampanoag tribe’s immediate future is the fate of a vacant parcel near its tribal headquarters, the proposed site for a 10,000-square-foot electronic bingo parlor.
Farms Ramp Up Production, Spurred by Demand for Local Food
Island farms are growing more food, thanks to better infrastructure, attention to soil health, extending the growing season, and capturing more food before it goes bad.
Cronig’s Owner Maps Innovative Succession Plan
For 35 years, independent grocer Steve Bernier has run Cronig’s Markets with a highly personal touch. Now he will sell the business to Andrea Donnelly, a 26-year employee.
West Tisbury Town Column: Oct. 15
Don’t forget about the Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Agricultural Hall. It starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Oct. 15
The weekend was good for Boston fans. Our Patriots won! Our Red Sox won!
Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 15
We have had a few rainy days, but the rest have been enjoyable. It has been a bit windy, and the windsurfers have taken good advantage of it.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Oct. 15
Bright flowers, a sturdy lectern and an urn with the remains of Alton L. Hardaway Jr. stood under a weather-protected tent this past Sunday as approximately 200 people braved the winds and assembled to pay their respects.
Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 15
One thing I liked about Chilmark when I moved here 30 years ago was the sense of true community connection.
Chappaquiddick Town Column: Oct. 15
With the derby ending this weekend, the winter ferry schedule starts on Sunday, Oct. 17.
Aquinnah Town Column: Oct. 15
Cranberry Day was celebrated Tuesday, with ideal weather to gather at the bogs.
Edgartown Extends Gas Dock Lease for Another Year
After a summer of plentiful fuel for boaters in the Edgartown Harbor, the town select board voted Tuesday to extend R.M. Packer Co.’s lease to sell gas at North Wharf for one more year.
October Days
There is nothing quite like October on the Vineyard. Sunny with low humidity during the day and extra blanket temperatures at night.
Bird Club
The Martha’s Vineyard Bird Club is a new group for people interested in birds.
Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Oct. 8
Heather T. Roy purchased 11 Hammett Lane in Chilmark from Camille Ann Shea and Raymond Phillip Shea for $1,000,000 on Oct. 8.
Safe Encounters
Distance makes the heart grow fonder. This is especially true with wildlife.
Offshore Ale Company Set to be Sold
The Offshore Ale Company is changing hands, with a sale of the popular eatery and its Kennebec avenue building expected to close next month for an undisclosed price. Longtime owners Colleen and Phil McAndrews are selling to Bill and Susan Honeycutt of Medford and Edgartown.
Covid Cases See Upward Trend Again
New confirmed cases of Covid-19 continued an upward trend on the Island for the second straight week, after a steep five-week decline. In a weekly report Monday, the boards of health reported that 25 people had tested positive for the virus between Sunday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 9.
Wampanoags Observe Indigenous Peoples Day
Dozens of Wampanoag tribal members from Aquinnah, Chappaquiddick and Mashpee gathered at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Monday afternoon to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Shades of Pink: Finding Hope in Fight Against Breast Cancer
When I was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer at the age of 37, my world suddenly became engulfed in pink.
Vineyarders Regroup After Tough Loss Against Sharon
In a disappointing Friday night under the lights, the VIneyard football team fell to the Sharon Eagles at home in overtime, 15-7.
Three-Way Show Closes Winter Street Season
The poker-faced satires of David Shrigley, cartoon expressionism of Ellen Berkenblit and multihued yarn geometrics of Jim Lambie make for a vibrant and provocative new show.
Spate of Saturday Night Break-Ins Leads to Arrest
A Vineyard Haven man was arrested late Saturday after six homes were broken into and vandalized, according to Tisbury police. Patrick Lucas, 31, has been charged with multiple counts of breaking and entering in the nightime to commit a felony, vandalism and larceny, acting Lieut. Bill Brigham said in an email Sunday afternoon.
MVC Hearing Opens on Edu Comp Redevelopment
Size, scale, architectural aesthetics and vague arrangements with neighbors over shared use of access roads were all issues when a public hearing opened on a plan to redevelop the former Edu Comp building.
