Red-Shouldered Hawk Family Calls Vineyard Home

Like many tourists, the red-shouldered hawk has for a long time been a frequent visitor to the Vineyard, arriving from the mainland but never choosing to set down roots. This spring, however, what is believed to be the first nesting pair on the Island was discovered in West Tisbury.

Buzzards Bay Stabbing Assailant Charged

Joseph Feliciano, a Buzzards Bay man accused of stabbing a man in the eye in West Tisbury, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Tuesday in Edgartown District Court.

Postseason Play Arrives for High School Sports Teams

Spring postseason action is underway for Vineyard high school student-athletes and the track and field team kicked things off with a strong showing at the Cape and Islands League championship last week in Barnstable.

Short on Crew, Steamship Authority Makes Summer Schedule Cuts

The Steamship Authority Tuesday said it is dropping the Sankaty's three daily weekday round trips on the Vineyard route amid a shortage of qualified crew members.

Tisbury Voters Approve Zoning Bylaw Changes

Tisbury voters moved briskly through their annual and special town meeting warrants Tuesday night, approving all 40 articles including changes to the zoning bylaw and the town's $39,765,401 operating budget.

Vineyard Man Accused of Stabbings Named Suspect In Connecticut Death

Connecticut state police say charges are pending against Jared Ravizza after a man was found dead in Deep River, Conn. Mr. Ravizza was arraigned Tuesday for stabbing McDonald's employees in Plymouth.

Vineyard Poet Laureate Selected

Claudia Taylor has been chosen as the new poet laureate of Martha’s Vineyard for the 2024-2026 term.

Embracing Hope at the Youth Climate Summit

Lulu White and Emma Burt are co-presidents of the Protect Your Environment club at the regional high school. On Thursday they helped host the sixth annual Youth Climate Summit at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.

Tony Nomination Gives Vineyarder Full-Circle Validation

Longtime seasonal Vineyard Haven resident Roger Bart has been nominated for his third Tony award for his role as Doc Brown in the Broadway production of Back to the Future.

Islanders Pay Tribute at Memorial Day Parade

From the youngest cub scouts to the oldest veterans, Islanders turned out Monday morning to honor the fallen at the annual Memorial Day Parade.

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