Recreation

Brushing Up on the Lefty's Deceiver

It may be January but it's never to early to bone up on your classic Lefty's Deceiver, the cinder worm, or the surf candy epoxy minnow.

Ring in the New, Celebrate the Old

To say goodbye to 2022, there are ample ways to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Island.

Oak Bluffs Scallopers Raise Concerns With New Catch Limits

Commercial and recreational shellfishermen asked the select board to roll back new catch limits, saying stricter bushel maximums were unnecessary and...

Bridge Column: Sept. 09

Here are some more bidding questions: Q. 1—Sitting South, with East dealing and no one vulnerable, you hold: ♠️ 6 ♥️ 10 7 ♦️ A Q J 10 6 ♣️ A K Q...

Bridge Column: Sept. 02

Here are some bidding tips: Q. 1 — Sitting South and dealing, with no one vulnerable, you hold: ♠️ K 8 ♥️ A 10 9 4 ♦️ A J 6 4 3 ♣️ K 4 What do...

Bridge Column: August 5

It’s one of the worst feelings in bridge. Your partner has opened the bidding, the next player passes, and you have an opening hand yourself. The...

Summer Bookings Explode for Island Harbors

Summer reservations in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown harbors have exploded to record levels. Online reservations opened Feb. 1 in Oak Bluffs and March 1...

Bridge Column: Oct. 8

This is my last bridge column of the season. Have a great winter and play plenty of bridge!

Bridge Column: Oct. 1

When opponents give you some information unwisely, make the most of it.

Bridge Column: Sept. 3

Is there any way to rescue yourself after making a terrible bid?

Bridge Column: August 27

I blew the chance to bid a slam on the following OK Bridge Internet board.

Bridge Column: August 13

Jim Kaplan
Q. 1 —Sitting South and dealing, with no one vulnerable, you hold:

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