Bow Hunting Numbers Point to Robust Deer Season

The eight-week bow season showed an increase of 23 per cent in zone 13, which includes the Vineyard and surrounding Elizabeth Islands. Archers pulled in 291 deer this year compared to 236 in 2022. 

Island Departments to Hold EMT Open House

The Island's emergency medical service providers will host the emergency medical technician open house on Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the regional high school culinary arts dining room. 

Fiona Arrives

Zoe Shanor and Daniel Merry, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Fiona Read Merry, born on Nov. 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

On Noman's Land, a New England Cottontail Colony Flourishes

It started with about a dozen rabbits, dropped off on a remote island that was once used by the military for target practice. Four years on, it’s a bunny paradise.

Controversial Edgartown Renovation Returns With New Application

The plans for 81 South Water street first drew ire for their ambitious reimagination of the historic property that was once the homestead of former governor Thomas Mayhew.

Chappaquiddick OSV Future Remains Uncertain

For decades, the Trustees have sold permits allowing people to drive out to the sandy beaches of Chappaquiddick, a popular destination for swimming, fishing and shellfishing. But the practice has come under fire in recent years.

Charter School Presents Almost, Maine

The drama club of the Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School presents Almost, Maine, a play by John Cariani.

Rustin Documentary Benefits NAACP

The Martha's Vineyard Branch of the NAACP and the Martha's Vineyard Film Society will present one showing only of Rustin on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.

Land Bank Revenues

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $201,294 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.

Students Bring Business Savvy to Holiday Pop-Up Shop

On Edgartown's North Water street, the Mad Martha's ice cream parlor is usually dormant in December when brisk winter weather dissuades Islanders from a frozen treat.

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