Greetings to Twyla

Fiona MacLean and Jacob Martin, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Twyla Mae Martin, born on August 6.

Salutations to Samuel

Lais Schoenherr and Wellington Schoenherr, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Samuel Schoenherr, born on August 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Welcome Raianderson

Cristina Gil and Raianderson Gil, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Raianderson Jr., born on August 5.

Island Grown Serves 14,000 Free Summer Lunches

By the time the eight-week community lunch service ends August 18, it will have served 14,000 lunches. That’s more than in both 2021 and 2022, though those programs didn’t run as long.

Select Board Cool to Bombay's Entertainment Ideas

The owners of Bombay Indian Cuisine in Oak Bluffs made a pitch to the select board Tuesday to elevate their business from regular restaurant to an indoor-outdoor dance, yoga, karaoke and Bollywood-streaming hub.

New Striper Rules Extended Through 2024

An emergency regulation restricting recreational striped bass fishermen to only keep fish between 28 and 31 inches has been extended through October 2024.

Airport Responds to Stranded Flyers Following JetBlue Flight Cancellation

After dozens of people were forced to sleep over at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport last month, the airport is asking airlines to consider the Island’s limited resources and accommodations when planning future flights.

End of Life Care Gets a Boost at Hospice Summer Soirée

Over $250,000 was raised Monday evening at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard Summer Soirée fundraiser. The money will help meet increasing demand after its recent Medicare certification.

All-Island Art Show Gives Everyone a Chance to Shine

The Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs became a temporary gallery Monday for artists of all genres and ages as the All Island Art Show returned for its 65th year.

MVC Eyes Extension for High School Turf Project

A Martha’s Vineyard Commission subcommittee is backing the regional high school’s request for an extension of the MVC’s two-year approval of a track and field overhaul, originally issued in August 2021.

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