Reduce Noise Pollution

Most of us complain about the din caused by gas-powered leaf-blowers. Now Edgartown voters have an opportunity on April 9 to put a stop to them.

Court Report: Week Ending March 29

Clemente Hernandez, 41, of Vineyard Haven, was arraigned on March 11 charges in Tisbury of malicious destruction of property, assault, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.

Migrant or Over-Wintering?

A few tree swallows spent the winter here, but this week’s sightings are not in the same locations.

Comet Charisma

Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.

Wondering

The only thing predictable about New England weather is its ability to change. After a few lovely spring days, we are back to rain and wind.

Midnight Taco Expands to Sit-Down Eatery

Midnight Taco, which previously operated next to the Sand Bar in downtown Oak Bluffs, will reopen as a 49-seat restaurant with a patio this year across the street in the former Juice By the Sea location. 

From Aquinnah to First Light Cafe, Aquila Is Making Moves

Aquila Martha’s Vineyard recently opened its third location at the First Light Café at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, joining their two previous locations at the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah and the YMCA in Oak Bluffs.

Chilmark Town Column: March 29

When herring start making an appearance on the Wampanoag Tribe’s Department of Natural Resources Herring Creek camera it’s a sure sign spring has nearly sprung.

Vineyard Haven Town Column: March 29

We are now in the season of false spring, and the Steamship has been stymied by high winds. I hope it is clear sailing for you all this weekend.

Edgartown town Column: March 29

March started out like spring was on its way, boy did we get fooled.

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