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.

High School’s Turf Field Legal Bills Continue

Umbrage, an apology and a threatened sit-in marked Wednesday’s special meeting of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee, after members learned of new invoices from the attorney who is handling the committee’s litigation against the town of Oak Bluffs.

Misty Meadows Fundraiser Brings Together Horse Lovers

On Monday night, Henry Louis (Skip) Gates Jr. engaged Tony Shalhoub in conversation during a fundraiser at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center in West Tisbury.

Welcome William

Kirsten Gallery and Matthew Gallery, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, William Alexander Gallery, born on July 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

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