Oak Bluffs Housing Project Pulled During MVC Review

Developer Robert Sawyer has withdrawn his proposal to demolish a historic home and build an apartment building just days after the project was initially reviewed by the Martha's Vineyard Commission.

West Tisbury Votes for Grass Fields

West Tisbury voters overwhelmingly stated their preference for natural grass for the regional high school athletic fields in a pair of votes at the annual town election Thursday.

Judge Overturns Former Fire Chief's Bail Ruling

A Dukes County Superior Court judge reduced the bail this week for John Rose, who is accused of videotaping a woman without her consent.

All Smiles at Edgartown Stop & Shop Ribbon Cutting

After two years of construction and nearly a decade of planning, Edgartown Stop & Shop officially cut the ribbon for their newly renovated Upper Main street location.

Crescent Moon in Gemini

The crescent moon appears in the southwestern sky this weekend. Tonight the moon is in the zodiacal constellation Taurus. It moves through the zodiacal constellation Gemini over the weekend. These are the last you'll see of these two winter constellations. The two now hug the western sky and set not too long after the sun. This is a time to look forward to the constellations of spring.

Man Drives Truck Off Steamship Pier While Fleeing Police

An Oak Bluffs man is facing numerous charges after police say he rammed a police car and drove off the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority pier in an attempt to evade arrest. 

Green-Beach, Leonard Win Oak Bluffs Select Board Race

Voters in Oak Bluffs returned Emma Green-Beach to the select board at Thursday’s annual town election and ushered in K. Mark Leonard to the second open seat.

Vineyard Haven Town Column: April 12

While many down-Island libraries and our Martha’s Vineyard Museum hosted eclipse viewing parties.

Tree Planting Time in Oak Bluffs

The Oak Bluffs tree stewards will host a community spring tree planting on April 20.

Chappy Town Column: April 12

The eclipse last Monday brought lots of folks outdoors on a beautiful sunny day.

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