Businesses
Businesses
February 7, 2018
Back Door Donuts Sold to Boston Businessmen
Three Boston businessmen are the new owners of Back Door Donuts. Janice Casey, who has owned the business for 17 years with her partner Rita Brown, confirmed the sale Wednesday.
February 5, 2018
Female Mechanics Rock; Female Auto Shop Owners Rule
After working for years as a mechanic for McIntosh Motors, Andrea Campbell has stepped into an ownership role. Her new business is Andrea’s Auto.
January 29, 2018
Shiretown Meats Goes Up for Sale
Shiretown Meats, the popular, long-established butcher shop in Edgartown, is listed for sale with an Island real estate agency.
December 7, 2017
Murdick's Fudge, Where the Holiday Sweet Tooth Reigns
Fudge may seem synonymous with summer but the holiday rush is heavy too at Murdick's Fudge. On a recent afternoon, Double Chocolate had the lead for a brief moment but S’mores soon beat it out for number one.
October 13, 2017
Art of Listening Is Key Component to Making Lasting Jewelry
For Richard Hamilton, the process of creating jewelry starts with listening to his customers' stories. At age 67, he mostly works on commissions now, but his work is also featured on the Island at Claudia Jewelry and Driftwood.
October 5, 2017
Art on the Run; Hot Tin Roof Mural for Sale
One of the last relics of the Hot Tin Roof is for sale. Approximately 240 feet of an iconic mural painted by Margot Datz in the early 1990s is available for purchase.
October 5, 2017
Application to Sell Sporting Guns Sparks Debate in Tisbury
A businessman’s application for a license to sell sporting guns touched off debate online this week, in the wake of Las Vegas.
October 4, 2017
The Musical Mechanic, An Interview with Brian Nelson
Brian Nelson of Nelson Mechanical Design is an expert in green heating and cooling solutions--by day. At night you can often find him on stage at Island venues with his band the Jelly Roll Horns.
August 22, 2017
New Life, Deep Island Roots at Hillside Farm
Kendra Mills, the proprietor of Hillside Farm market in West Tisbury, has farm sense. She innately knows when peas are ripe and which strawberries are the sweetest.
August 13, 2017
For MV Mycological, Vineyard Weather Equals Shiitake Splendor
Tucker Pforzheimer and Truman French are mushroom farmers with tents full of logs and a passion for shiitakes. They are the brains, heart, sweat and soul behind MV Mycological.
