An Island of Ospreys

From one osprey fan to another, here’s a tip: This is the year to look up in the sky — there are more than 100 pairs of these magnificent birds of prey nesting (and hunting) on the Island this summer.

West Tisbury Green Lights New EV Chargers

The West Tisbury select board this week voted to move forward with a plan to add two new electric vehicle chargers at the West Tisbury School. 

Editorial: Island Life

On the masthead of the Vineyard Gazette, typically on page six, to the right of the logo of a plump bunch of grapes is this: Established in 1846 A Journal of Island Life.

When the Island Was a Hippie Haven

Dear Mom and Dad, things are going great and we have made some strides here on the Island. Here at my place we have completed a number of projects that would be the envy of my neighbors, if there were any.

Remembering a Trailblazer in Art and Life

I never met Rez Williams, the revered Vineyard artist who died in February. Nevertheless, he was a kind of hero for me, an artist rooted in a place and community.

A Toothsome Shellfish

If you were to choose any one Island occupation that was peculiar to the Vineyard and the coastal area surrounding it, scalloping would undoubtedly run a strong race for first place.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 17

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $83,370 for the business week ending on Friday, May 17, 2024.

EMS Week

This week is National EMS Week and we would be remiss if we did not recognize and applaud the excellent partnership Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has with all of our first responders here on the Island.

From Teacher to Translator, It’s All About Communication

Dukes County public health educator Fernando Lana has been providing Portuguese translation and interpreting services for an array of public health concerns. He started working with the Island’s boards of health as a volunteer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Consider the Climate

It appears that the acrimony over the access to and management of our beaches continues unabated. First, a few facts.

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