Protecting Our Water Is a Top Priority

We have a community issue of highest priority, but hardly anyone understands enough about it.

Howes House Renovation Plan Faces Continued Pushback

Plans to renovate and expand the Howes House in West Tisbury have run up against repeated roadblocks in recent weeks.

Ninety-Nines

From the July 13, 1948 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: The Oak Bluffs Airport operators entertained a weekend flight group of “Ninety-Nines.”

Overdose Statistics Undercount Extent of Island Opioid Crisis

With six confirmed deaths from opioids in 2022, Martha’s Vineyard has not been spared from a crisis that is raging across the state.

Vineyard Bats Prove Resilient to Deadly Disease, Sparking Hope

Against all expectations, some of the Island’s northern long-eared bats are surviving white-nose syndrome, providing optimism for local conservationists.

Farm and Field: Scallop Ranchers

It is tough to imagine the mindset of the first farmers, those pioneers of biological engineering who, consciously or not, began bending wild flora and fauna to human ends.

Hard Times Call Forth a New Muse

To Richard Michelson, social issues and writing are inextricable.

Going All in for Sofia Hart Fundraiser

On July 21, Island musician Mr. Hart will play a concert to raise funds for his niece, Sofia Hart, who needs a heart transplant.

Kate Taylor Trades Guitar for Paint Brush

Long recognized for her musical talent, Kate Taylor presents another side of her creativity to the Island this month.

Aquinnah Cultural Center Receives Humanities Grant

The Aquinnah Cultural Center is among the organizations recognized by MassHumanities through its Staffing Recovery Grant program.

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