Sunrise Wind Approved for Nation's Largest Offshore Wind Project

The new offshore wind energy project will bring up to 84 new turbines in an area about 16 miles south of the Vineyard.

SSA Continues Argument Against Proposed Speed Limits

Steamship general manager Robert Davis went to Washington, D.C. to talk to lawmakers about the proposed right whale protective measures as conservation groups call for a hard implementation deadline.

Land Bank Goat Herder Steps Down

After around three years at the head of the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank’s goat grazing operation, Island farmer Zachary Jesse is hanging up his hat as lead goat herder.

High School Job Fair Puts Opportunity Center Stage

The student job fair at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School continues to grow, with more than 700 students from MVRHS and Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School expected to attend the fair next week

Chamber of Commerce Seeks Islander for Top Job

In addition to being a Martha’s Vineyard resident, the ideal candidate needs to have “entrepreneurial spirit, exemplary leadership skills, and a passion for tourism marketing,” according to a recent announcement.

Developer Adds Income-Restricted Rentals to Educomp Proposal

Xerxes Agassi returned to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission with a new mixed-use development proposal for the former Educomp building at 4 State Road in Vineyard Haven.

Gazette Honored at Annual Newspaper Award Ceremony

The Vineyard Gazette earned 23 awards at the New England Better Newspaper Competition held in Waltham over the weekend, including eight first place finishes for its website, photography, columns and illustration.

And a Wicked Good Time Was Had By All

The Wicked Good Musical Revue celebrated its 10th anniversary last weekend with a series of sold-out performances at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse that took audiences on a whirlwind tour of musical theatre highlights from the past 90 years.

New York Ferry Returns for Summer Trips

After scuttling the New York City to Martha’s Vineyard ferry in 2023, Seastreak is bringing the summer service back this year. 

The four and a half hour trip from East 35th street in Manhattan to Oak Bluffs will resume Memorial Day Weekend and run for eight weekends throughout the summer, the company said Monday. 

Steamship Cancels Several Ferries Due to High Winds, Crew Shortage

The Island is under a gale warning throughout the day, with the National Weather Service predicting up to seven-foot seas and 40-knot gusts.

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