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
May 30, 2025
Student Athletes Are Celebrated at College Signing Day
Five seniors at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will be collegiate athletes next fall.
Sharks Are Ready for Season Opener
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks summer collegiate league opens their 14th season on Tuesday, June 3, with a home game against the Vermont Mountaineers.
Capt. Bob Jackson
Until comparatively recent years the people of Martha’s Vineyard have gained what wealth they may have possessed from the sea.
Camp Jabberwocky’s New Red Bus is Brillig
Camp Jabberwocky has a new bus, named after the late Jack Knower, that will allow more campers to ride in the iconic red jitney.
Bay Scallop Season Sees Banner Year
The Vineyard’s commercial scallopers celebrated a banner year this winter, with some fishermen reporting they harvested the meatiest bay scallops they have seen in decades.
Museum’s Jaws Exhibit Highlights 50th Anniversary
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum opened its largest exhibit yet on Saturday which dives deeply into the history of the movie Jaws to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
Know Your Rights
I was disheartened to learn of the several ICE arrests that have occurred recently on Martha’s Vineyard.
In the Ring With Nellie and Belle
The announcer told the audience to be quiet as Fred Fisher directed his te am of Belgian horses toward a loaded sled in the pulling ring at the Sandwich, New Hampshire Fair.
Building Inspector Investigated After Allegedly Shoving Man
West Tisbury building inspector Joseph Tierney is facing a charge of assault and battery on an elderly person after resident Leon Brathwaite told police that Mr. Tierney pushed him to the ground at the April 8 town meeting.
Bad Faith
We, leaders in the Martha’s Vineyard faith community, are deeply disturbed by the actions taken yesterday by masked representatives of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and by other Federal agencies on the Vineyard.
Cassidy Christian Weds John Boyt
Cassidy Christian and John Boyt were joyfully united in marriage on May 22 in Edgartown during a northeaster — a meaningful coincidence, as the couple first met on Martha’s Vineyard during a similar storm.
Playoffs Begin for Spring Sports Teams
Playoff season has arrived for the regional high school sports teams.
Celebration of Life for Ron Rappaport
There will be a celebration of his life for Ron Rappaport on Saturday, May 31, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.
Brazil Fest Postponed
Backers of Brazil Fest, which was supposed to be held on June 1 at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury, announced in a statement Wednesday that the festival is on hold due to concerns for attendees’ safety.
Fly Rod Catch and Release Tourney
The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club will host its 33rd fly rod striped bass catch and release tournament, beginning the evening of Saturday, May 31.
Governor Healey Calls Out ICE Over Vineyard Arrests
Gov. Maura Healey is calling on federal agents to provide better information about the immigration arrests that took place on Martha’s Vineyard this week.
Irises Emerge
Since I write on Tuesday for a Wednesday morning pick-up, I missed discussing last Thursday’s impressive rainfall. Violet helped pile bags of compost on the edge of my driveway. The water was rushing and threatened to come in the kitchen door. Yikes. On one of the job sites, a gutter failed and filled a large…
Window Strikes
We have all heard it — the solid thump of a bird hitting a window. And photos of lots of dead birds — victims of hitting a window near skyscrapers — are awful to see. But only one per cent of all window mortality is from those tall skyscrapers, while 44 per cent of all…
A Blue Wonder
He just appeared out of the blue.
Land Bank Revenues Through May 23
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $552,922 for the business week ending on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Madison Arrives
Emilyanne and Trey Rasmussen, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Jean Rasmussen, born on May 11 at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Chilmark Town Column: Week Ending May 30
The end of May is here. It is time to flip the calendar to June and embrace the summer season.
Chappy Town Column: Week Ending May 30
Good news! The Falmouth to Edgartown ferry has started its Friday-Saturday-Sunday service.
Edgartown Town Column: Week Ending May 30
I have promised myself I would not mention that we need a little rain. After last week’s rainstorm, and five to seven inches of rain later, the plants and ground did not need watering for a few days. I am happy to say that the sun has been shining, and it is getting warmer.
West Tisbury Town Columns: Week Ending May 30
Can hummingbird nectar go bad? More than a month ago I had whipped up a batch — a quarter cup of sugar to one cup of water, right?
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Week Ending May 30
I call him the Basketball Kid. A young boy has gotten off the school bus on my corner for years.
Swimming for Sharks, Island Circuit Is Completed
In a span of 12 days, endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh swam 58 miles around Martha’s Vineyard to change the public perception about sharks.
Federal Officers Arrest 40 on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials were on the Vineyard Tuesday stopping vehicles and taking people into custody, according to officials and eyewitnesses.
Land Court Hears Dispute Over Vineyard Haven Waterfront Access
Melinda Loberg, a former Tisbury select board member, filed a lawsuit against Havenside, saying the guests and tenants of the facility were illegally crossing her land to get to Vineyard Haven harbor.
Saluting Those Who Served at Annual Memorial Day Parade
Islanders lined the roads of Vineyard Haven Monday morning to honor fallen servicemen for the annual Memorial Day parade.
Betty White Postage Stamp Has Vineyard Roots
On Saturday at the Nobnocket Inn, Emily Texeira, the Vineyard Haven postmaster, presented Dale Stephanos with a plaque thanking him for his dedication to honoring one of the country’s most cherished icons.
Community Gathers to Lift Up the Life of Frank Rodenbaugh
The Vineyard came together on Saturday at the Agricultural Hall to support the family of Frank Rodenbaugh, who died in March at the age of two.
Carrying Forward the Legacy of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time for Americans to honor soldiers who died in service to this country. It’s a day of gratitude and remembrance. For veterans, Memorial Day is a little different. It’s personal.
MVC Closes Hearing on Contentious Housing Plan
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission has closed its public hearing on Cat Hollow, a proposed mixed-income residential complex in Vineyard Haven, following testimony from opponents and supporters Thursday night.
Vineyard Students Honor the Meaning of Memorial Day
Vineyard students honored fallen soldiers on Friday with the annual March to the Sea tradition at harbors all over the Island.
Down on the Docks, Jigging for Squid
Longfin squid have returned to Vineyard waters as they do every spring. When dusk approaches, fishermen all over the Island congregate on the docks and beaches, or head slightly offshore.
