Warnings Issued for Lagoon Pond After Vibrio Cases

Oak Bluffs and Tisbury sent notices out to shellfishermen and placed advisories at landings and popular shellfishing areas Tuesday.

Sailing Camp Reunion Picks Up Where Teenage Years Left Off

Last weekend, 62 former campers traveled to the Sailing Camp Park from all over the country to reunite for the first time in 43 years.

Keeping Alive the Ancient Building Art of Stereotomy

South Mountain Company employees spent last week learning from Patrick Moore, the first person in the Western hemisphere to graduate from Compagnons du Devoir, a 10-year apprentice program during which students travel around France learning from skilled artisans. 

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending August 2

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $177,500 for the business week ending on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending August 2

Edgartown
William Sheehan Butler and Melissa Mary Barrett Egbert purchased 67 Simpsons Lane in Edgartown from Wayne D. Royal and Margaret A. Royal for $1,350,000 on July 30.

Shellfishing Can Continue After Blade Break, State Says

A week after debris from the broken Vineyard Wind turbine washed up on Edgartown beaches, state officials said they are investigating potential harm to the region’s seafood but don’t see a need to immediately stop eating shellfish.

Summer Fundraiser Brings Aid to End of Life Care

For 43 years, Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard has provided nursing care, grief counseling, coordination for care and assistance creating quality of life plans.

Vineyard Granted More Housing Options in New State Law

The massive housing bill passed Tuesday includes policies that explicitly give the Vineyard new ways to develop housing, allow accessory dwelling units by right in certain areas and make special allowances for towns with fluctuating populations. 

Please Adopt Us: August 9

We have adoptions to report.

A Hot Time at the Ag Fair

We were young and foolish and unafraid to leap into what came to be called The Rib Wars of ’83.

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