• Sunrise in Menemsha.
    Sunrise in Menemsha.
    Ray Ewing
  • The Richard Arnold and the Four Kids wait in Menemsha harbor.
    The Richard Arnold and the Four Kids wait in Menemsha harbor.
    Ray Ewing
  • The fishing fleet tied up at the Dutcher Dock.
    The fishing fleet tied up at the Dutcher Dock.
    Ray Ewing
  • Early morning light on Menemsha harbor.
    Early morning light on Menemsha harbor.
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  • Ray Ewing
  • Old fishing gear lines the bait shacks.
    Old fishing gear lines the bait shacks.
    Ray Ewing
  • Dutcher Dock is quiet in the morning.
    Dutcher Dock is quiet in the morning.
    Ray Ewing
  • The members of Coast Guard Station Menemsha are active early.
    The members of Coast Guard Station Menemsha are active early.
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  • The 47 foot Coast Guard Cutters sit ready by the boat house.
    The 47 foot Coast Guard Cutters sit ready by the boat house.
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  • BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in his office at Station Menemsha.
    BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in his office at Station Menemsha.
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  • The view of Menemsha from the Coast Guard station.
    The view of Menemsha from the Coast Guard station.
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  • Coast Guard duty members make the walk from the station down to the boat house.
    Coast Guard duty members make the walk from the station down to the boat house.
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  • A risk assessment briefing before training operations.
    A risk assessment briefing before training operations.
    Ray Ewing
  • BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in the cockpit of one of the Coast Guard vessels.
    BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in the cockpit of one of the Coast Guard vessels.
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  • BM2 Patrick Shanahan in the engine room.
    BM2 Patrick Shanahan in the engine room.
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  • Heading out for training exercises.
    Heading out for training exercises.
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  • Coast Guard helicopter heads over to Menemsha for training.
    Coast Guard helicopter heads over to Menemsha for training.
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  • Helicopter makes multiple approaches toward Coast Guard cutter.
    Helicopter makes multiple approaches toward Coast Guard cutter.
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  • Stanley Larsen at work in Menemsha Fish Market.
    Stanley Larsen at work in Menemsha Fish Market.
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  • Janelle Fogg awaits the next customer.
    Janelle Fogg awaits the next customer.
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  • Stanley Larsen and Janelle Fogg at Menemsha Fish Market.
    Stanley Larsen and Janelle Fogg at Menemsha Fish Market.
    Ray Ewing
  • Janelle Fogg weighs out some bay scallops.
    Janelle Fogg weighs out some bay scallops.
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  • A walk on Menemsha beach is always a favorite.
    A walk on Menemsha beach is always a favorite.
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  • Still stunning in winter.
    Still stunning in winter.
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  • Menemsha harbor is famous for its afternoon and evening light.
    Menemsha harbor is famous for its afternoon and evening light.
    Ray Ewing
  • Larsen's waits for the summer season.
    Menemsha Fish Market waits for the summer season.
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  • Soon to be filled with charter fishing boats.
    Soon to be filled with charter fishing boats.
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  • Birds fill the rigging of the Richard Arnold.
    Birds fill the rigging of the Richard Arnold.
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  • The Lady M. under sunset light.
    The Lady M. under sunset light.
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  • The famous Squid Row is a popular hangout in warmer months.
    The famous Squid Row is a popular hangout in warmer months.
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  • Ray Ewing
  • No applause for this sunset, just gull cries and channel marker bells.
    No applause for this sunset, just gull cries and channel marker bells.
    Ray Ewing
  • Ray Ewing
  • Menemsha Creek at the end of the day.
    Menemsha Creek at the end of the day.
    Ray Ewing
A group tasked with reviewing the management of the Chilmark Community Center is recommending an overhaul of how the center is run, according to a new report released last week.
A Tuesday in February in Menemsha starts like most of the Island — serene. But more so.
The Chilmark Town Affairs Council announced its new officers earlier this week, with Michelle O’Connor taking over as the chair.
Emily Parr and Bradley Myers, of Chilmark, announce the birth of a daughter, Charlotte Estelle Myers, born on Jan. 22.
Izadora Coutinho and Zachary Coutinho, of Chilmark, announce the birth of a daughter, Charlotte Lillian Coutinho, born on Oct. 27.
Melissa McManamy and Michael McManamy, of Chilmark, announce the birth of a son, Malcolm Scott McManamy, born on Feb. 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Susan Bainbridge Murphy died peacefully and painlessly from cancer at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on August 6. She was surrounded by her family and dearest friends.
Jane Appleton (Jennie) Greene of Chilmark passed away peacefully on Feb. 13 after an extended battle with cancer.