Pumpkin Moon and Jupiter

Tomorrow night's full moon, the Pumpkin Moon, appears within a few degrees of the brilliant planet Jupiter. The two are in the zodiacal constellation Aries, one of the smallest constellations in the zodiac.

Early in the evening the two are only 3 1/2 degrees apart. It is possible you might miss seeing Jupiter, as it is so close.

Astronomers report that if you are up late at night, the two celestial objects will get even closer. Their closest approach will be at 2:13 a.m., Sunday morning. Their predicted closeness will be 2 1/2 degrees.

Film Screening Supports Veterans Housing

On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Martha's Vineyard Film Society will screen Mending the Line in honor of Veterans Day and as a fundraiser for new affordable housing for Island veterans.

Island Cup Meets Golden Anchor for Epic Battle in the Atlantic

Vineyard sports teams travel to Nantucket this weekend for the Island Cup and the new "Battle in the Atlantic" tradition.

Missed Opportunity

The saddest part about Harbor Homes’ short-lived bid to create a permanent homeless shelter in Oak Bluffs is that it never got a chance.

Kidney Donation Bonds Two New Island Friends

Mark Rasmussen of West Tisbury had two good kidneys, and wanted to give one away. Brad Hill of Edgartown was facing death without a kidney transplant. Near-strangers a year ago, the two men are now recovering from surgery, with one of Mr. Rasmussen’s healthy kidneys on the job for each of them.

Conservation Today

The planned purchase of Pimpneymouse Farm on Chappaquiddick by the land bank and Sheriff's Meadow Foundation marks a milestone in the long history of land conservation on Martha's Vineyard that is both significant and symbolic.

Finding Connection, One Step at a Time

When I still called the Island my home, I did a simple calculation to confirm my suspicions.

Bruce the Muse Keeps Giving Nearly Five Decades Later

When I saw a Seattle billboard that proclaimed, Bruce the Musical, I thought I was the only resident who would understand the reference.

Fright Night

Should we say something about Halloween? Probably not, for Halloween speaks for itself.

Bad Idea

The members of the Dark Woods Homeowners Association write in connection with the Oct. 12 article, Donaroma's Relocation Puts in Motion Proposed Edgartown Housing Plan.

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