Island's Brazilian Catholics Honor Patron Saint

Forty Brazilian Catholics from the St. Augustine Church in Vineyard Haven traveled to Washington, D.C. last weekend for a celebration of Nossa Senhora Conceição Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil.

Last Bank Robber Pleads Guilty

Romane Andre Clayton, a 22-year-old from New Haven, pleaded guilty on Sept. 12 to one count of aiding and abetting bank robbery, the last suspect to enter a plea. 

Their Phones Off, High School Students React to New Policy

When the bell rings at 7:30 a.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, students stuff their cell phones, earbuds and smart watches into small gray pouches, sealing them with a magnetic lock.

Major $3 Million Gift Boosts Community Services Campaign

The Morby family's $3 million gift to Community Services was the single largest donation in the organization's history.

Kids Derby Is Postponed Due to Stormy Weather

Due to rainy, windy weather, the Kids Derby has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29, the Gazette learned at press time Thursday.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Sept. 20

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $113,480 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Sept. 20

Jessica L. Riccio purchased 15 Deacon Vincent Way in Edgartown from Frank K. Muchel and Jean G. Muchel for $1,785,000 on Sept. 11.

Gibbous Moon in Taurus

This Sunday a gibbous moon appears in the zodiacal constellation Taurus and it is the first day of autumn.

Autumn arrives officially at 8:43 a.m. that morning.

School Year Begins, and a Father’s Heart Is Full

The mornings have turned chilly and the dog, always a lazy sort who likes to sleep in, has burrowed under the covers, lying in bed with my daughter.

Remembering Bart Heywood, Master Carpenter, Son of Chappy

I’m told that people must die eventually, but I had hoped, maybe even expected, that my cousin Bart Heywood might live forever.

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