Knowledge Keepers Statue Honors Wampanoag Artist

Beside the Museum of Fine Art staircase in Boston rests a shimmering statue of Julia Marden holding an eagle feather fan triumphantly above her head.

Heath Hen Book Brings History to Kids

History is found everywhere on the Island. Christie Palmer Lowrance hopes her first published children’s book, The Last Heath Hen: An Extinction Story, documents an important part of that story.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Nov. 22

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $664,640 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.

Recent Island Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 22

Andrew Marcus and Catherine Marcus purchased 49 Tilton Road in Chilmark from Wilks Chilmark LLC. for $7,650,000 on Nov. 21.

Oak Bluffs Rings in the Christmas Season

Santa visits Oak Bluffs this Saturday to help the town celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.

Trustees Face New Challenge Over Chappy Trails

A plan to re-route a portion of an oversand vehicle trail on Chappaquiddick is being challenged by a group of landowners, which believes more study should have gone into the proposal. 

Beetlebung Opens New Farmstand

The new storefront is the culmination of years of planning and provides residents a place to pick up fresh produce in the farm’s recently erected barn.

Vineyard Loses Island Cup Heartbreaker in Overtime

After missing a game-winning field goal with two seconds to go in the fourth quarter, the Vineyarders were unable to capitalize in the overtime period, losing 22-14.

New State Representative Answers Call to Service

Thomas Moakley will be sworn in to his new position in January, taking the mantle from Dylan Fernandes to represent the Vineyard at the State House. 

Tisbury Trims Weekday Drop-Off Hours, Eyes Future of Service

Tisbury’s transfer station for refuse and recycling, known in town as the local drop-off or LDO, is opening later on weekdays beginning in December.

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