Community Foundation Awards Scholarships

The Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2023 Scholarship Awards.

Garden Party Is Animal Celebration

Every two years, the site of the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard’s Garden Party fundraiser changes locations.

Farm and Field: Suddenly Springtime

Ever so slowly, little green buds emerge from the oaks, and temperatures tiptoe towards temperateness.

Health Impacts

Climate change is about much more than extreme weather.

The Ghost of Amistad

Black cargo in shackles / The bondage of slaves / Willing to die to be free

Amistad Arrives Signaling Start of Juneteenth Holiday Weekend

Weekend Juneteenth events continue, including tours of the Amistad, a replica of the historic vessel that was the setting of a slave revolt in 1839. The cultural festival, originally scheduled for Saturday in the Tabernacle is now at Union Chapel, beginning at 3 p.m.

Gazette Chronicle: Home History

We are always interested in the destiny of the Island's old houses, and it is worth comment that the once famous Dr. Tucker cottage in Oak Bluffs has now become the state police barracks.

Aquinnah Passes High School Budget

After narrowly rejecting the budget last month, Aquinnah voters easily passed the town’s $432,432 portion of the budget 39-2.

Survey Queries Beach Accessibility

Healthy Aging MV, the Island Disability Coalition and the Dukes County Commission have launched a survey to determine the level of accessibility at local beaches.

Please Adopt Us

We are delighted to report that Snort, the tri-color Persian cat, is out on a trial adoption.

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