Amistad to Lead Vineyard's Juneteenth Celebration

The schooner Amistad, a replica of the historic ship that became famous after a group of enslaved Africans led a successful revolt and won their freedom in the U.S. Supreme Court, will drop anchor at Martha’s Vineyard for Juneteenth weekend.

Residents Sound Off on Proposed Tashmoo Anchor Ban

The temporary ban was proposed last month by town administrator Jay Grande, who on Wednesday repeated his concerns about the impact of visiting boats on the environmental health of the estuary and the quality of life for lakeside residents.

Heath Hen Day Keeps Memory Alive

The tale of the heath hen is a Vineyard story.

Getting Involved

With annual town meeting season barely a month out, political season is quietly under way on Martha's Vineyard.

Elder Care

For the third of the Island's population that is over 65, the lack of options for skilled nursing care on Martha's Vineyard presents a looming worry.

Ferocity of Nature Leaves Lasting Memories

It was some years ago now, in 2012 after the outbreak of war in Syria, that a friend and I were in Gaziantep and Sanliurfa, Turkey.

Dynamic Duo Keeps It Old School

At the head of Vineyard Haven harbor, Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway is still building wooden boats.

Gazette Chronicle: Fire Fighter

No list of the important occupations of any community would be complete without a fire chief.

Ola to Olivia

Diolene Mendes Pereira and Janio Rodrigues, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Mendes Rodrigues, born on March 7.

Tango Group To Bring Argentine Tunes to the Island

Joan Singer, founder and director of chamber music group QuinTango, wants Islanders to fall in love with tango.

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