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
June 26, 2026
Please Adopt: Week Ending June 26
We are thrilled to report that Pippi, the six-year-old tabby cat has found her forever home. Congratulations Pippi!
Got Gas?
From the June 26, 1979 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: Lines at Island stations this weekend were much shorter than the previous days’ panic would have led anyone to predict.
Seasonal changes
How many readers have heard the decreased volume of bird song? There are two major reasons why this happens in June. First, nest attempts fail and the birds may not renest, so maintaining a territory and singing is no longer necessary.
Chappy Town Column: Week Ending June 26
The Chappy Point to Point foot race will be run on Sunday, June 28 between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Beware of runners on the road all of the way from Wasque down to the ferry point.
Chilmark Town Column: Week Ending June 26
Rather than a rushed parting gift handed out in the chaos of his final week, the presentation of a commemorative axe stands out because it was given after the dust had settled.
Oak Bluffs Town Column: Week Ending June 26
Juneteenth celebrations across the nation in 2026 were framed by two additional historic events, all merging, that make the 2026 celebration a special data point in history.
Edgartown Town Column: Week Ending June 26
Rain glorious rain it was so nice to hear those rain drops coming down. We have been in great need, and we still need more but we will take what we can get.
West Tisbury Town Column: Week Ending June 26
When we were looking for a house to buy in West Tisbury, so many years ago, I remember walking around the grounds of the house we now own.
Aphid Lions
John Henry Comstock and James Needham might have been winging it when they first imagined a system for insect venation.
Recent Real Estate Transactions for Week Ending June 18
Angela Knapp and Gregory P. Knapp purchased 35 Mariners Way in Edgartown from Gary A. Schellner Trust, Jeffery W. Schellner Trust, Jennifer S. Rako Trust and Susan W. Stevenson 2005 Family Trust for $1,600,000 on June 18.
Flower Beds
When the weather turned uncomfortably warm at the beginning of June, I made the unpopular remark that I didn’t get enough winter. I stand by it and need to add that I didn’t get enough rain on Tuesday.
Small Full Moon
Monday’s full moon will be one of the smallest of the year. Watch the moon rise in the east after sunset and see whether you can tell the difference.
Greetings Eesha
Melissa Nicole Allen, of Mableton, Ga., announces the birth of a daughter, Eesha Sage Melissa Allen, born on June 20 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Eesha weighed 2 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.
Dylan Arrives
Nibyan Peres and Jonathan Peres, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Dylan Alves Peres, born on June 16 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Land Bank Revenues For Week Ending June 18
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $279,592 for the business week ending on Friday, June 18, 2026.
Hello Lydia
Emily Lukins and Joseph Lukins, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Lydia Remington Lukins, born on June 20 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Vineyarders Honor Completion of New Nursing Home
It was an afternoon of pride and recognition for Navigator Homes Wednesday, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the assisted living facility off Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road.
Towns Rally in Defense of Martha’s Vineyard Commission
Over the last two weeks, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and West Tisbury all voted to send letters to the Island’s lawmakers that call on them to take action to protect the commission’s jurisdiction over the housing projects.
Jazz Drummer Leads Filmusic Festival
At the foot of a hill in Chilmark, master musician Robby Ameen is preparing for a rare Island performance coming up this Friday at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center.
Surface Saga Has Many Twists
If you look in my closet at work, you will find, amongst the banker boxes, old posters, brochures and computer keyboards circa 1990, two small plastic bags of black rubber pieces.
Vineyarders Celebrate Reopening of Cottager’s Corner
Cottager’s Corner officially reopened on Wednesday, marking a new chapter in the Black women homeowner organization’s long history of community engagement and preservation.
The Truth About Milking Cows
“What type of cow is that?” asked Jane, a visitor to my New Hampshire farm, pointing to Cornelius (his friends call him “Corn”), a Devon/Jersey cross who was born at Mermaid Farm on Martha’s Vineyard. I told her Corn was a dairy bovine.
An Ocean Girl Relishes Being Back on the Sand
I am an ocean girl. Growing up on Long Island, 15 minutes from Jones Beach, the ocean was a key player in my life.
Celebrating the Colors of Summer
The Louisa Gould Gallery will host an opening reception for Colors of Summer on Saturday, June 27.
Looking Good for Charity
Clothes to Go, a nonprofit, volunteer run, free clothing boutique will host its third annual fashion show on June 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.
Island Rallies Around the World Cup
Sports fans have reveled in the international competition, with ex-pats throwing their support behind their home countries and tourists joining in with the diverse Vineyard soccer fans.
Governor Pledges Support in Fight Against Ticks
At a roundtable talk with Island leaders at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury on Wednesday, Governor Maura Healey said her administration wants to put money toward Islandwide tick efforts.
Bridge Column: Week of June 19
You may have been taught the following: if you double an opponent’s opening bid, your partner replies with a one-bid and you rebid something else, you’re showing a powerful hand.
Bridge Column: Week of June 12
Great to be back. I know all of you are Life Masters by now.
Bridge Column: Week of June 26
Some interesting decisions here. Q1: Sitting South, with North dealing and North-South vulnerable.
With Cheers and Hugs, Jabberwocky Campers Return
Camp Jabberwocky welcomed its first group of summer campers to Vineyard Haven Tuesday morning, in a joyous dockside reunion that annually signals the full arrival of summer on the Island.
Gone Swimming! Last Day of School and All Is Swell
Cheers and tears were on display as the last day of school reverberated around the Island on Wednesday.
Homeowner Proposes New Plan to Save Stonewall Beach House
Paul and Jody Darrow have been working for years to protect their home from the encroaching coastline and their latest plan seeks to drive helical piles through the house floor and into the ground to temporarily stabilize the property.
Vineyard Haven Town Column: Week Ending June 26
The farmers’ market in West Tisbury has begun its Wednesday offerings from 9 a.m. to noon.
Oak Bluffs Event Venue Changes its Name After Trademark Lawsuit
With last night’s approval from the Oak Bluffs select board, the multilevel restaurant and entertainment venue from former television personality AJ Calloway will change its name from Inkwell Beach House to Inkwell Beach Club.
Yacht Club Announces Charlie Blair Legacy Fund
On Friday, the Edgartown Yacht Club celebrated the tenure and mentorship of harbormaster Charlie Blair, by officially announcing the Charlie Blair EYC Legacy Fund.
Going Deep With the King of Clay
Seasonal Vineyarder Zach Heinzerling’s new documentary about Rafael Nadal follows the tennis legend from his boyhood learning the game in Mallorca, Spain, to his attempted comeback in 2024.
Catalyst for Chilmark’s Big House Bylaw Is on the Market
The house so big it sparked a political movement in Chilmark is on the market. The 14,780-square-foot property, located at 18 Point Inner Way in Chilmark and owned by Adam and Elizabeth Zoia, is currently for sale for $45 million.
Chilmark to Handle Funding at Special Town Meeting
Chilmark will hold a special town meeting on Monday, June 29 to make existing funds available to balance the town’s budget ahead of the new fiscal year.
Federal Blizzard Relief Available to Island Businesses
Island businesses and other organizations affected by February’s blizzard will have an opportunity to receive relief after the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) last week approved Gov. Maura Healy’s request for federal assistance.
Food and Freedom Makes a Delicious Pairing
The Island’s Juneteenth festivities concluded Sunday at Taste of Juneteenth, where a culinary celebration of Black liberation went hand in hand with support for Island youth.
Finding a Throughline from Revolution to Juneteenth
On Friday, the Island’s Juneteenth celebrations featured a panel discussion titled Freedom at 250: From Revolution to Juneteenth — Who Was America For?
Summer SSA Bookings Are Up after Slow Start to 2026
Despite an early season dip in ridership across the board for Martha’s Vineyard, the Steamship Authority is optimistic that the number of people and vehicles coming to the Island this summer is on the way up.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder for Alleged Tisbury Attack
Police said Brandao Geraldo Alves Caldeira injured the woman in the attack, and he was then placed under arrest and charged with multiple violent felonies, including attempted murder, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Tick Free MV Proposes New Plan to Thin Out Deer Herd
In an effort to combat tick-borne illnesses and allergies on the Vineyard, Tick Free MV is looking to reduce the Island’s deer population by 70 per cent, in part by using tools from the state to open up a year-round deer harvest.
Uncovering the Hard Truths About Salmon Farming
When Alessandro Bocconcelli first traveled to the Los Lagos region in southern Chile in 2014, he was captivated by its immense beauty.
Juneteenth Flag Raising Sets the Stage for Weekend Events
Outside the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs on Friday morning a large crowd gathered to witness the raising of the Juneteenth flag.
World Cup Fever Is Running Hot
For the England vs. Croatia World Cup game on Wednesday afternoon, England fans definitely outnumbered Croatian fans at El Barco in Vineyard Haven.
