Southernmost Full Moon

Tomorrow night's full moon is in the constellation Sagittarius, the southernmost zodiacal constellation. The full moon doesn't get any more southerly and close to the southern horizon on nights around the summer solstice.

This should make sense as we already know the sun is now at its highest in the sky, in the zodiacal constellation Taurus, near Gemini.

Vineyard Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday

Juneteenth became a federal holiday just a few years ago, on June 19, 2021, and ever since events around the Island to commemorate the day have grown.

Another Frabjous Summer Begins at Camp Jabberwocky

Camp Jabberwocky’s summer sessions begin this Sunday, with campers arriving in Vineyard Haven at 11:30 a.m. for the start of the eight-week season.

The Yard Opens Season With Long Point Performance

The Yard's kicks off its 2024 season with a collaboration with the Boston Dance Theater and The Trustees of Reservations. The performance will highlight climate change on the Island.

Featherstone Celebrates Stitched Art

Featherstone's first exhibition, Rising Up! A Multicultural Celebration of Stitched Fine Art, will feature a collection of paintings, sculptures, quilts and fiber arts, all united in their use of stitch.

Stop and Smell the Roses

Now is the season of roses and they are adorning West Tisbury roadsides and gardens and fields.

Vineyard Bookshelf: Attacked

The subject of West Tisbury resident Marc Favreau’s latest book for young adult readers is the surprise attack launched by Japan on the US Naval base at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Gazette Chronicle: Show Biz

From the June 21, 1974 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: No matter what the calendar says about this, next week is the Fourth of July on the State Beach.

Curb Appeal

I am writing on behalf of the land bank commission, regarding two development proposals that it understands to be under consideration by MassDOT.

Ravizza Arraigned on Braintree Stabbing Charges

Jared Ravizza, 26, appeared virtually in Quincy District Court Thursday where a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf for charges connected to the alleged stabbing of four girls in a movie theatre.

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