Oh, August

There is a kind of chanting, simmering, persuasive music these August nights which reminds one that although the pinkletinks have to work alone, the crickets, locusts et al, have a symphony orchestra of many virtuosos.

Feeling the Heat of Hell Week

As the sun rose over the fields at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School this week, the usually peaceful morning scene was transformed into “hell week.”

Rooted

That was some serious rain on Monday. I may have heard the word biblical thrown around.

On the Waxwing

During their northward migration and the nesting season, we hear birds before we see them because birds are singing to defend their territory and attract mates.

All Rise

Woolly Dutchman’s pipevine is a plant that always rises to the occasion.

Seth Meyers Puts on His Dad Hat for Chilmark Preschool

Seth Meyers, Emmy-award winning comedian and late-night host, will perform a stand-up show on Wednesday, August 28 at the Performing Arts Center to benefit the Friends of the Chilmark Preschool.

Island Cup Heads to Fenway Park

For the first time in history, the Island Cup will be played at Fenway Park, with the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football team heading to Boston this year to take on the Nantucket Whalers in the longstanding tradition.

Advocates Celebrate Improvements to Beach Accessibility

The proponents of Beach Within Reach, an initiative that has been analyzing dozens of beaches across the Vineyard to make them more accessible for people of all abilities, celebrated their progress at Jetty Beach Tuesday.

Police Respond to Fake Shooting Report in Tisbury

Tisbury police say reports of an active shooter in downtown Vineyard Haven Wednesday were part of a “swatting” hoax. 

Vineyard Bookshelf: Grappling

For decades, Chilmarker Bob Kaplan has worked as a leadership coach for many influential business executives.

Pages