On Turning Eighty, One Step at a Time

I’ve been reluctant to say that I recently turned 80. I feel as though I’ve done something wrong, or been careless, though it isn’t really my fault.

Student Scientists Keep an Eye on Island Mammals

Working with wildlife biologists at BiodiversityWorks, seventh and eighth graders in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and West Tisbury spent this month reviewing images of mammals from camouflage cameras placed around the Vineyard.

Shared Grief

The Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury was created in 1994 when a community effort resurrected an old barn to give it new life.

VTA Fares Are Free This Winter

From Nov. 24 to March 31, rides on the Vineyard Transit Authority will be free. Insteading of paying $1.25 per town for a ride, passengers can hop on the Island’s bus system without paying any fares as part of the “try transit” program sponsored by the state legislature. 

Please Adopt Us

We would like to express our thanks to everyone who helps to make our shelter a success.

Record of Cases Heard in District Court

The following case was heard in Edgartown district court.

Land Bank Revenues

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $225,491 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Chasing Turkeys

Because we really have not had as much rain as we had last month, my winter rye has taken forever to sprout.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Nov. 17

North Bog LLC purchased 16 South Road in Chilmark from Kara E. Klein Trs., Kara O’Sullivan Trs., Leonard Leader Trs., Kara E. Klein 2012 Irrevocable Trust and Kara O’Sullivan 2012 Irrevocable Trust for $2,012,000 on Nov. 14.

Not Nemo

It wasn't a fluke that Jon Parkinson came upon an infrequently-found fish at the Katama boat landing.

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