Islanders Get Advice on How to Handle Coyotes

An off-Island animal control officer came to the Vineyard Saturday to talk about coyotes after the predators have been seen several times on the Vineyard this winter.

Vineyard Haven Taqueria Approved by MVC

A planned Mexican restaurant at the former Stone Bank property in Vineyard Haven has won approval from the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, and now heads to the Tisbury planning board for a 6 p.m. public hearing Wednesday.

Linda Jean’s Is on the Menu Again

Linda Jean's restaurant on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs reopens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8 a.m.

Tisbury Office Shuffle Returns Katharine Cornell Theatre to Public Use

After serving as an overflow office for the Tisbury finance department, the Katharine Cornell Theatre is a theatre once more.

Tisbury Eyes Anchoring Moratorium in Lake Tashmoo

Worried about environmental damage, Tisbury officials are scheduled to talk about a potential moratorium on March 8.

Comet and Mars

Tomorrow night a comet will appear in close proximity to the red planet Mars. The comet known as the "Green Comet," has a scientific name C/2022 E3 ZTF and has been watched by astronomers for months. Unfortunately, it is extremely faint. It is too dim to see even with binoculars for many.

You have a chance to see it if you have powerful binoculars and or at least a small telescope. Look in the area close to the red planet Mars, now in the zodiacal constellation Taurus, almost directly overhead around 8 p.m.

Scholarship Honors Longtime Edgartown Moderator

Martha's Vineyard Bank announced the creation of a $250,000 scholarship fund in memory of Philip (Jeffrey) Norton, who served as Edgartown town moderator for more than four decades.

Trace Amounts of PFAS Found in Field Samples

Soil from sports fields at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and the Oak Bluffs School were found to have traces of PFAS chemicals, but below state threshold levels.

Eagles Owner Looks to Soar Again at Super Bowl LVII

Eagles owner and Edgartown seasonal resident Jeffrey Lurie is likely the only NFL owner with multiple Academy Awards and a doctorate in social policy.

At-Home Childcare Network Looks to Meet Rising Demand

Administered by Martha’s Vineyard Community Services and funded by MVYouth, a new initiative is underway to increase the number of licensed home childcare programs on the Island.

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