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 9, 2024
Chilling With the Fire Department at the Backyard Bash
Chilmarkers gathered for the town fire department’s annual Backyard Bash Thursday, a barbecue fundraiser that raises money for sick and injured firefighters, high school scholarships and more.
Sen. Raphael Warnock to Headline Tabernacle Service
The Tabernacle in Oak Blfufs feature Sen. Raphael Warnock on Sunday, August 11 in a service billed as a Festival of Worship and Song.
Summer Strength Training
Summer strength and conditioning sessions are going strong at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
Perseid Meteor Shower
The favorite meteor shower of the year takes place Sunday night. The Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its peak in the earliest hour of Monday morning, just after midnight. The best time to look is after midnight, but you can look up throughout evening on Sunday and into Monday.. The Perseid meteor shower can produce upwards…
Local Officials Decry State’s Razing of Homeless Camp
A public outcry in support of the Island’s homeless community followed the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)’s decision to clear three homeless encampments in the state forest last week.
Bonsai Art Is Cutting Edge
Don Sibley’s fascination with bonsai trees began while serving in the US Navy, when he was stationed in Japan for a year and half.
Warnings Issued for Lagoon Pond After Vibrio Cases
Oak Bluffs and Tisbury sent notices out to shellfishermen and placed advisories at landings and popular shellfishing areas Tuesday.
Sailing Camp Reunion Picks Up Where Teenage Years Left Off
Last weekend, 62 former campers traveled to the Sailing Camp Park from all over the country to reunite for the first time in 43 years.
Keeping Alive the Ancient Building Art of Stereotomy
South Mountain Company employees spent last week learning from Patrick Moore, the first person in the Western hemisphere to graduate from Compagnons du Devoir, a 10-year apprentice program during which students travel around France learning from skilled artisans.
Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending August 2
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $177,500 for the business week ending on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending August 2
Edgartown William Sheehan Butler and Melissa Mary Barrett Egbert purchased 67 Simpsons Lane in Edgartown from Wayne D. Royal and Margaret A. Royal for $1,350,000 on July 30.
Shellfishing Can Continue After Blade Break, State Says
A week after debris from the broken Vineyard Wind turbine washed up on Edgartown beaches, state officials said they are investigating potential harm to the region’s seafood but don’t see a need to immediately stop eating shellfish.
Summer Fundraiser Brings Aid to End of Life Care
For 43 years, Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard has provided nursing care, grief counseling, coordination for care and assistance creating quality of life plans.
Vineyard Granted More Housing Options in New State Law
The massive housing bill passed Tuesday includes policies that explicitly give the Vineyard new ways to develop housing, allow accessory dwelling units by right in certain areas and make special allowances for towns with fluctuating populations.
Please Adopt Us: August 9
We have adoptions to report.
A Hot Time at the Ag Fair
We were young and foolish and unafraid to leap into what came to be called The Rib Wars of ’83.
Olympic Inspiration
I will never be an Olympic athlete-not even close. However, that does not mean that I cannot be inspired watching Katie Ledecky compete in Paris.
Illuminating
The crowd that assembled at the Oak Bluffs town bathing beach yesterday morning may have believed that pirate treasure had been uncovered.
Carry In, Carry Home
This spring the Friends of Sengekontacket held their annual Carry In/Carry Home poster contest with all five Island elementary schools and the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.
Summer Discoveries
As a child, sitting in front of the bookcases at home, I often revisited Beth’s death, in Little Women, that morning in May
Oak Bluffs Town Column: August 9
Boston University spent this past week hosting alumni, friends and guests with a reception at Knowhere Gallery on Circuit avenue, which is owned by BU graduate Ralph Groce and his wife Valerie Francis.
Welcome Charles
Elizabeth and Charles Stutler, of Oak Bluffs, annouce the birth of a son, Charles Bruce Stutler III, born on August 6th at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. Charles weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces at birth.
Atlas Arrives
Viktoriya and Jeffrey Duarte, of Aquinnah, announce the birth of a son, Atlas Jeffrey Duarte, born on August 3rd at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. Atlas weighed 8 pounds, 3.4 ounces at birth.
Oakworm Moth
Charles Davis of Vineyard Haven got right to the point.
Confirmed Nesting
It is August and the nesting season is winding down.
Full Bloom
What a relief on Tuesday morning to finally have a reprieve from the humidity.
Edgartown Town Column: August 9
As I write this the weather is on and telling us that the humidity is going away and the temperature on the islands will be in the 70s.
West Tisbury Town Column: August 9
Nothing says West Tisbury summer more than the Agricultural Fair, which opens Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18.
Chilmark Town Column: August 9
August – there’s something about this particular month that brings about an atmospheric unease.
Chappy Town Column: August 9
The Chappaquiddick Island Association has been busy lately.
Stories of Heart and Humor Lead the Way
From public nudity to the politics of celebrity, no topic was off limits at the Moth storytelling event on Saturday.
Navigator Homes Breaks Ground on New Nursing Facility
Spirits were high at the Navigator Homes groundbreaking ceremony on Monday as Islanders, politicians and guests celebrated the landmark in affordable housing and nursing care for the Island’s elderly population.
Moving to the Beat of Built on Stilts Is August Tradition
Long flowing skirts, sweat and anticipation enveloped Union Chapel Monday night as dancers rehearsed for the 28th annual Built on Stilts Dance Festival. Opening night is August 8.
Inspiring Creativity from All Over the Island
The Tabernacle was transformed into a carousel of local art Monday for this year’s All Island Art Show, an opportunity for Vineyard artists to show off their best work and win prizes.
LeVar Burton Encourages Reading For Life at Grange Hall Talk
Circuit Arts welcomed LeVar Burton to the Grange Hall Sunday for a screening of Butterfly In The Sky, a documentary about Reading Rainbow’s more than two decades on television.
Family Rejoices Over Return of Paul Whelan
Last week, Elizabeth Whelan of Chappaquiddick stood alongside President Joe Biden as he announced that after five years her brother Paul Whelan was finally coming home, part of a sweeping prisoner exchange.
Setting the Table for Lives Well Lived
According to Joan Nathan and Ruth Reichl, the door to the world of food has opened much wider over the past several decades thanks in part to a more global outlook.
Island Health Care Looks to the Future
Island Health Care is getting closer to officially expanding its space and services, with a dental center set to open in October and increased primary and specialty care capacity on the horizon.
Small Fire Starts at Alchemy
Edgartown Main street was blocked for about an hour Monday after a small fire started in an Alchemy kitchen wall.
Sharks End Season With Loss to Mountaineers
The 2024 summer season ended for the Sharks Saturday with an 18-12 loss to the Vermont Mountaineers in the first round of the playoffs.
West Tisbury Weighs Residential Tax Exemption
As the town continues to figure out which homeowners would qualify, seasonal and year-round residents packed the board meeting to give their thoughts.
Bridge Column: August 9
Still more bidding decisions!
Islandwide Composting Program Slated to Close
The Vineyard’s long-running food waste program is set to end Sept. 1, when it loses its pilot composting location at the Island Grown Initiative farm in Vineyard Haven.
Eisenhauer Gallery Hosts Janice Frame Reception
Janice Frame has been an Island educator and arts instructor for over 30 years. In her work she draws inspiration from the culture and heritage of the African diaspora
Middle East Professor Discusses Peace Prospects
Before a packed house at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center Thursday, professor David Makovsky wanted people to believe there was a way forward for peace in the Middle East.
Misty Meadows Summer Benefit
Misty Meadows hosts its annual summer benefit Sunday, August 4.
Swimming Reopens After Shark Sighting at Long Point
The sighting was around 9 a.m., according to The Trustees of Reservations, which manages the refuge, and swimming was restricted for two hours.
Meet the Fleet Gives Glimpse Into Life at Sea
Dutcher Dock Thursday overflowed with curious visitors vying for a closer look at the vessels that help feed an Island of seafood lovers.
Fog Cuts Short Sharks Playoff Game
Game two of the Sharks playoff series against the Vermont Mountaineers was cut short Friday night due to a fog cancellation. The game is rescheduled for tonight, August 3.
Sharks Drop First Game of Playoff Series
The Sharks lost the first of a three-game playoff series against the Vermont Mountaineers Thursday evening but have a chance at redemption tonight at the Shark Tank. Shortstop Chris Hacopian has been a bright light this season.
Broken Ferry Pushes All Trips to Vineyard Haven
Steamship Authority staff were investigating a coolant issue on the M/V Nantucket, temporarily taking the ferry out of service.
