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.

Community Services Taps Interim CEO

Martha’s Vineyard Community Services has appointed chief administrative officer Scott Turton as its interim CEO after Beth Folcarelli announced plans to move to New York earlier this month.

New Bedford Freight Service Approved

The Steamship Authority board of governors Tuesday voted to approve 41 North Offshore’s plan to run a freight barge to the Island.

With Fewer Mariners, Steamship Makes Plans For Next Summer

On Tuesday, the Steamship board of governors voted to run the same scaled back summer schedule next year in light of crew shortages, but some members wondered if that was even possible as cancellations due to lack of staff pile up.

High School Approves New Ban on Personal Devices

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee this week approved an updated student handbook that strictly limits the use of personal devices during school hours.

Tisbury Fire Chief Remains Out on Leave

Greg Leland, who took over the fire department’s top job in 2020, went out on leave for an undisclosed reason on July 11 and is still not back to work, according to town officials.

From Flying Skillets to Furry Animals, Agricultural Fair Brought the Fun

The 162nd Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair came to a close on Sunday, bringing an end to four days of carnival favorites, Island eats and face time with furry barnyard friends.

Legacy of Charles Ogletree Includes Golf Camaraderie

A new bench will welcome visitors to Mink Meadow’s first hole, one dedicated to Charles Ogletree, the renowned civil rights lawyer, Harvard professor and early-morning golfer.

Excavating Real Life to Get to the Heart of Fiction

Fred Waitzkin’s latest novel began with a phone call.

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