Island Table Tennis Duo Scores High Marks

Two Vineyard table tennis players competed in the North American Teams Table Tennis Championship and made it to the quarter final round.

Edgartown Board of Health in Favor of Proposed Artificial Turf Moratorium

The Edgartown board of health this week voiced its support for a moratorium on artificial turf fields that is currently under consideration in neighboring Oak Bluffs.

Menemsha Tree Cutting Results in $2.5 Million Settlement

A Menemsha property owner who accused her neighbors of illegally cutting down more than 100 trees on her land in search of better water views won a $2.5 million settlement earlier this year. 

Agricultural Society Receives State Grant

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society received a $61,882 grant from the state Department of Agricultural Resources this week, part of a statewide effort to promote local agriculture.

A Compassionate Approach to Equine End of Life Care

Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center has an older than average horse age than most organizations, said executive director Sarah McKay, because many of their animals come to them for retirement after reaching an age where owners can no longer care for them.

Rhode Island Preservationists File Offshore Wind Lawsuit

The Preservation Society of Newport County, known for its seaside mansions, is suing the federal government over the permitting process of offshore wind energy projects off Martha's Vineyard.

A Career in Nursing Gets a Major Acknowledgment

Mary Jane Williams of Oak Bluffs was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Connecticut Nurses Association. Her career began in 1960, and continues today as chair of the Dukes County Health Council.

Shotgun Hunting Season Begins

Shotgun season for deer hunting begins Monday, Nov 27 and continues through Dec. 9.

Parts of the Island Bumped Up a Notch on Plant Hardiness Zone

Gardeners on the Vineyard are experiencing warmer winters on average, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s newly released Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Moon and Jupiter

Tomorrow night's gibbous moon appears near the bright planet Jupiter. The two will appear low in the eastern sky soon after sunset but soon gain height as the evening progresses. The two are beneath the zodiacal constellation Aries.

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