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
September 20, 2024
Last Bank Robber Pleads Guilty
Romane Andre Clayton, a 22-year-old from New Haven, pleaded guilty on Sept. 12 to one count of aiding and abetting bank robbery, the last suspect to enter a plea.
Major $3 Million Gift Boosts Community Services Campaign
The Morby family’s $3 million gift to Community Services was the single largest donation in the organization’s history.
West Tisbury Column: Sept. 20
Along with our daughter Chloe and her caregiver, Stephanie Brothers, Tim and I toured Island Autism’s newly completed day programming center. It is a striking accomplishment.
True Community Pharmacy
I was very saddened to hear that Leslie’s Drug Store will be closing. Leslie’s has been my pharmacy since I first arrived on the Vineyard in the summer of 1971.
Chappy Column: September 20
The 79th Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby has begun and already one Chappaquiddicker has his name up on the daily leader board. Oliver Filley caught a 5-pound bluefish from the beach on the second day.
Vineyard Haven Column: September 20
The Fishing Derby started off with a lot of energy when the great fisher Janet Messineo rang the opening bell. This annual monthly contest has a lot of eager participants.
Chilmark Town Column: September 20
The countdown has ended. Rods have new line. Lures have new hooks tied with perfect knots. Boats have been outfitted with new gear and fuel tanks have been filled.
Katama General Store Goes Up for Sale
Owned by Jackie and Doug Korell, the 3,000-square foot barn-style building and .67-acre property on Katama Road is listed for $5.5 million.
Oak Bluffs Works to Recover Money Lost in Cyber Scam
While the town attempts to recoup the money through insurance, town officials say they are planning a special town meeting article to transfer $332,000 to cover grant money lost in the cyber scam.
Tisbury Planning Board Seeks Interim Member
The Tisbury planning board is short one member after Elaine Miller resigned last month. The board is advertising for Tisbury residents willing to serve the rest of Ms. Miller’s five-year term.
African American Heritage Trail Dedicates New Site in Oak Bluffs
On Sunday, the African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard is highlighting Ambler B. Wormley, a World War I veteran and gas station proprietor who lived in Oak Bluffs.
Steamship Authority Pauses New Website
After more than two years of development, the Steamship Authority’s long-delayed new website has been put on hold until a new reservations system is in place.
Rare Tarpon Caught Off Chappaquiddick
Halifax fisherman Richard Mann was aiming for a derby fish, but hooked a 6-foot tarpon Sunday.
SSA General Manager Will Step Down
Steamship Authority general manager Bob Davis announced Tuesday he will step down in October 2025 to take an advisory role at the boat line. Mr. Davis gave a tearful goodbye to the public and staff at the monthly meeting of the board of governors, held on Nantucket.
Council on Aging Hosts Focus Groups
The up-Island council on aging is planning a series of focus groups in the coming weeks to hear feedback from residents about aging on Martha’s Vineyard. The sessions are open to all.
Cottage City Oysters Founder Publishes New Book
After more than a decade of tending oysters, Dan Martino is ready to pass his knowledge on to the next crop of farmers.
Leslie’s Pharmacy to Close This Month
The family-run pharmacy and corner store announced Saturday that it has stopped placing any new orders in anticipation of closing on Sept. 28.
MVC Seeks Changes for State Forest
Staff planner Dan Doyle told commissioners last week that an MVC-led task group has been meeting to develop improvement plans that take into account both the forest’s ecological health and the safety of human communities that surround and use it.
Vineyard Metal Detectorist Searches the Sand and Saves Vacations
Armed with a top-of-the line scuba dive model metal detector, Mikey Waters has recovered 105 wedding rings, countless keys, tools, cell phones and even meteorites.
Derby Kicks off With First Weigh-In
Tom Neadow hooked the first fish of the 79th Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby Sunday morning, weighing in a 5.98-pound bluefish.
At Children’s Memorial, Families Find Strength in Each Other
Every September since 2001, the Edgartown Lighthouse has been a beacon for grieving families who gather for the annual children’s memorial and ceremony of remembrance.
