Winter Sports Teams Heat Up as Season Begins

While the weather outside has been frightful, the high school’s winter sports teams are off to a roaring start.

Hebrew Center Receives Bomb Threat

The Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center received a hoax bomb threat over email on Sunday morning, part of a wave of threats sent to approximately 30 other Massachusetts synagogues, according to Rabbi Caryn Broitman.

Planning Board to Appeal Turf Decision

The legal battle over a turf field at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will continue after the Oak Bluffs planning board voted Tuesday to appeal a recent state Land Court decision that allowed the field to bypass local zoning review. 

A Passion for Pawns; Community Chess Night Returns

On Monday evening, in the regional high school cafeteria, Ed Painter, a gray-haired chess master, faced off against a young Sam Grimm, who learned the game a couple of weeks ago.

Vineyard’s South Shore Bears Brunt of December Storm

The high winds and surf from Monday’s storm exacted a heavy toll on the Vineyard’s south shore, tearing several new breaches, eroding dunes and creating a sinkhole on Atlantic Drive in Edgartown

Health Advisory Issued

The Island's boards of health are advising residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent transmission of illness during the holiday season.

Judge Upholds Steamship's Covid Vaccine Policy

The Steamship Authority workers that have been challenging the ferry line’s Covid vaccine policy have had their arguments again rejected by a federal judge.

A Home Run Journey from the Vineyard to Brazilian National Team

Bryan Sornas of Chilmark is one of two American players on the Brazilian national baseball team. He got his start on the Vineyard with the Little League Sea Dogs.

Chilmark Farmers Push to Revise Zoning Bylaws

A coalition of Chilmark farmers is urging town officials to revise town zoning bylaws to allow farms to host on-location events.

High Winds Hit the Vineyard

More than a dozen ferry trips to and from the Vineyard were canceled Monday morning as a storm hit southern New England with strong winds.

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