Keeping the Lights On

Mark and Bernie Crossland of Crossland Landscaping are long-time caretakers of Ocean Park, keeping the landscape in tip-top shape and creating the holiday light show every year.

Hospital Urges Caution Heading Into Holidays, as RSV Cases Surge

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital officials are warning Islanders to remain safe as the hospital experiences a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases.

Airport Traffic Levels Off; Infrastructure Projects Set to Begin

As traffic numbers return to pre-pandemic norms, the Martha’s Vineyard Airport is looking toward offseason projects to improve infrastructure and mitigate the effects of a PFAS contamination.

Main Street Construction Begins, to the Surprise of Tisbury Shop Owners

Main street shop owners say they had no advance notice of sidewalk demolition that’s now underway in front of their stores.

VTA Rolls Out Fare-Free Season

Riding the bus on Martha’s Vineyard will be free of charge from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, according to an announcement Friday from the Vineyard Transportation Authority.

State Hosts Public Meetings on Cape Cod Bridge Replacement Projects

With a major project to rebuild the Bourne and Sagamore bridges in the pipeline, MassDOT will host two virtual public meetings this week.

Shark Circles Vineyard Haven Harbor, Riveting Onlookers

The fin of a porbeagle shark spotted in the Vineyard Haven harbor drew a crowd of amazed onlookers Friday afternoon.

Housing and Health Access Highlight Community Foundation Awards

More than thirty different Island non-profits were awarded over $326,000 in grant funding from the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation.

Martha’s Vineyard Pays Tribute to Veterans With Solemn Observances

Flag raising and a parade were among the observances Friday as the Vineyard paid quiet tribute to veterans near and far. The morning parade in Oak Bluffs was a multigenerational affair.

County Seeks to Change Residency Requirement for Treasurer

The Dukes County Commission Wednesday voted to forward a proposed legislative change to the statehouse that would allow the commission to appoint a treasurer who does not reside in the county.

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