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 29, 2026
Ronald Rappaport Scholarships
he Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation has chosen the first recipients of the recently established Ron Rappaport Scholar Fund.
Blue Moon
If you've ever thought you will do something once in a Blue Moon, Sunday is your chance. The full moon on Sunday night is the second full moon of the month and thus given the odd title of blue moon. Don't look for any color or shade of blue. It is an odd history, the…
Vote to Decide High School Future Nears
On June 2, voters will determine the future of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, when they go to the polls to weigh in on the proposed renovation and addition for the 67-year-old school.
A Seasonal Perspective Makes the Heart Grow Stronger
Late May on Martha’s Vineyard. The land is taking time to swell, mimicking the slow motion of my mind.
School Vote Represents a Hopeful Future
For sound fiscal management and opportunity cost protection, the historic Island-wide referendum on the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School addition/renovation project is the most responsible way to address our Island’s educational needs.
Yes for School Vote
As the Island’s nonprofit workforce training organization, ACE MV strongly endorses the proposed upgrades to and investment in MVRHS.
Schools Help All Ages
The health of our schools should be a concern of all Island residents, including older adults.
A Public Health Threat
New England has long been an epicenter for tick-borne disease.
Take Care
From the May 29, 1942 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: An old and familiar story was repeated on the Vineyard Tuesday, the one about a carelessly thrown cigarette or match.
Help Our Students
About 15 years ago or so, I wanted to help out my kids’ school, so I joined the Tisbury School PTO.
The Fifth Graduation
It started with one simple goal: to watch my daughter “graduate” from preschool.
Concerns Arise Over Lagoon Pond Health
Lagoon Pond’s deterioration in recent years is concerning to its stewards, who see it as part of a complex web of interrelated phenomena both above and below the waterline that put the pond’s health in jeopardy.
Voting Yes on School Project Is the Right Choice
The Gazette endorses voting yes on Tuesday for the high school building project. A yes vote says this is a community that puts education and the infrastructure of its schools as a top priority.
Naomi Shihab Nye Reading
Naomi Shihab Nye returns to Featherstone for a poetry reading on June 3.
In Tune With Mark and Molly
Mark and Molly are back with a new CD. Mark is Mark Lovewell; Molly is Molly Conole. The duo sing and perform tradition folk music and their own compositions.
Island Cattle Farmers Discuss Regenerative Practices
Raising cattle doesn’t have to be bad for the Earth, Ridge Shinn, the director of the Northeast Grassfed Beef Initiative, said at a panel with Island livestock farmers last week. Instead, cattle could help restore soils and mitigate global warming.
Aquinnah Unveils Artist’s Bus Shelter
Aquinnah officials say a new bus shelter designed and built by Island artist Tim Laursen reflects the beauty of the up-Island town.
Please Adopt Us: Week Ending May 29
he annual garden party will be held on Monday, June 29 at 20 Old Farms Trail on the Edgartown Great Pond.
The Nose Knows
Eastern mud snails are super smellers. If the nose knows, these marine gastropods might be out of luck.
Still Peak Migration
Even in late May northbound migrants are still passing through.
Hopelessly Behind
I’m sure there were some disgruntled vacationers over the holiday weekend.
Edgartown Town Column: Week Ending May 29
Memorial Day has come and gone, and it was a wet one. I think there have been many rainy Memorial Days.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Week Ending May 29
As spring leans toward summer Memorial Day reminds us to respect and honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy our freedoms.
West Tisbury Town Column: Week Ending May 29
For those who came for the holiday weekend, I hope the weather didn’t ruin your visit. I hope the planned barbecue on the deck instead became a cosy indoor gathering around the fire.
Chappy Town Column: Week Ending May 29
My favorite column to write is the April Fool’s Day essay.
Chilmark Town Column: Week Ending May 29
Moments of true triumph rarely arrive in isolation. Instead, they tend to rush in all at once, transforming an ordinary week into an unforgettable symphony of achievements.
Real Housewives Shoot Vineyard Episode
The cast of the hit Bravo reality series has been on Island this week filming an episode that takes place on a Vineyard vacation, utilizing locations in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown.
Finance Concerns Prompt Special Town Meeting
Chilmark will hold a special town meeting next month to stave off the possibility of a deficit on the cusp of the new fiscal year.
Aquinnah Ponders Options for Tribal Land Request
Aquinnah town and tribal leaders vowed this month to rekindle discussions on a proposal from the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to acquire 51 acres of town-owned land.
Edgartown Approves Chappy Ferry License Transfer
The Chappy Ferry will be changing hands after the Edgartown select board unanimously approved the transfer of the license to Brian Scall Tuesday.
Judge Orders Father be Released from ICE Custody
Judge Indira Talwani ruled Tuesday that Rogerio da Silva Lima doesn’t need to stay in ICE custody while his deportation case continues to play out.
Beetlebung Expands to West Tisbury Farmland
Beetlebung Farm is expanding its farm’s activities with a six-acre lease on Nat’s Farm, a property in West Tisbury owned by Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation.
Neighbor Files Lawsuit Over Oakwood Development Plan
A Circuit avenue building owner is suing the Martha’s Vineyard Commission over the regional planning agency’s decision in favor of a new project at the former Phillips Hardware site.
Hawaiian Artifacts on Martha’s Vineyard Head Home
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum is working through the process of turning over a wooden canoe, a grass skirt and tapa cloth, and a poi pounder that were acquired in the 1940s and 1950s to Hui Iwi Kuamo’o, a native Hawaiian organization.
Honoring the Memories and Sacrifice on Memorial Day
The annual Memorial Day parade was moved to the Tisbury School gymnasium for a ceremony that included over 20 veterans representing nearly every branch of military service. The guest speaker was George Pimental, the Dukes County veterans services officer.
Islanders Rally in Support of Father and Son Who Were Detained by ICE
More than 100 protesters gathered at Menemsha Beach Saturday to call for the immediate release of Rogerio da Silva Lima and his son Nycolas de Al Varenga Lima, 15, who were detained while fishing off the up-Island port Monday.
Vineyard High Schooler Released from ICE Custody
A federal judge ordered Nycolas Al Varenga Lima, who was detained by ICE on Monday along with his father Rogerio da Silva Lima, to be released while his immigration case is heard by the court.
Vineyard Students Embody Spirit of Memorial Day
The March to the Sea traditions took place all over the Island on Friday with Vineyard students making the trek from the classroom to the water to pay their respects for fallen service men and women.
High School Athletes Will Make Leap to College Stage
Ten regional high school seniors celebrated their athletic futures on Thursday with a signing to their college sports teams.
Coast Guard Details Its Involvement in ICE Arrest
The U.S. Coast Guard has released more details about the agency’s involvement in handing over a father and son to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials this week.
Schools Raise Wampanoag Flag in Signal of Solidarity
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) flags were raised for the first time at both the Chilmark School and at the West Tisbury School on Wednesday to the steady rhythm of drums and song.
