A public outcry in support of the Island’s homeless community followed the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)’s decision to clear three homeless encampments in the state forest last week.

Don Sibley’s fascination with bonsai trees began while serving in the US Navy, when he was stationed in Japan for a year and half.

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

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.