Klingensmith to Step Down from Dukes County Commission

James Klingensmith will step down Tuesday following his planned move to Oak Bluffs.

Pump Breakdown Sidelines Sankaty

Trips aboard the ferry were cancelled Monday after its steering gear pumps were out of sync.

League of Women Voters Schedule Candidate Forums

The public is invited and will have a chance to listen to candidates present their positions and ask questions. 

NAACP to Hold Forum on Microaggression

The Martha’s Vineyard Branch of the NAACP will hold a panel discussion, Subtle Acts of Microaggression, on Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m., at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center.

Cap Cod 5 Celebrates Teachers

Cape Cod 5 recently welcomed local public-school teachers to their headquarters for a reception celebrating the 24th Annual Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grants Awards.

Night Out for Nonprofits

MVYRADIO is hosting its fourth annual Night Out for Nonprofits on Saturday, March 16. The event takes place at the Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs.

Setting the Stage: PA Club Looks to Elevate Live Music

John Stanwood performs regularly at the Portuguese American Club, in particular as one half of the music duo Rosie (Guerin) and John. Recently, he took on a new role: he helped design a stage for the club.

Island Fishermen Unlikely to Benefit from Vineyard Wind Fund

Vineyard Wind parent company Avangrid announced the opening of applications for its fisheries compensation fund, a pot of money available to fishermen who have operated in waters where 62 offshore wind turbines are currently being constructed.

MVC Approves Montessori Expansion

The commission’s vote Thursday night clears the way for the school to seek a building permit from the town of Tisbury, although commissioners imposed several conditions on their approval.

Insurance Hike, State Aid Shortfall Hit High School Budget

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School officials have discovered more than $160,000 in budget shortfalls for the coming fiscal year, but taxpayers won’t be on the hook for the increases.

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