Lanterns Light the Way on Grand Illumination Night

On Wednesday evening at dusk, master of ceremonies Bob Cleasby led the traditional community sing in the Tabernacle while the surrounding area began to fill up with visitors for Grand Illumination Night.

Charter School Looks to Build New Arts Wing

The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is hoping to raise $5.2 million for the construction of a multi-purpose building focused on the arts.

Lifting Up the Unsung Origins of Country Music

From the origins of the banjo as an African instrument to the first country radio hits being sung by Black men, Alice Randall wants readers to know that country music would not exist without the Black people who shaped it.

Fighting for Gender Equality on the Sports Beat

Baseball is part of sports journalist Melissa Ludtke’s DNA, starting from the letter her grandfather wrote her mother when Ms. Ludtke was born.

Health Care Is Focus of Ms. Foundation Annual Summer Discussion

Reproductive justice and community engagement shaped the annual Ms. on Martha’s annual discussion at the Grange Hall Tuesday evening.

Seth Meyers to Host Chilmark Preschool Fundraiser

The Friends of the Chilmark Preschool will host Emmy Award-winning comedian and late-night host, Seth Meyers, at a benefit show on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Oak Bluffs Fire Chief To Retire

Chief Nelson Wirtz, who has served as chief since 2021, said Wednesday he will step down in December, largely to spend more time with his family.

Fair Time

By the time this hits the newsstands, the annual Agricultural Fair will be in full swing.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending August 9

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $338,639.90 for the business week ending on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Brooke Arrives

Kylee Willoughby and Bradford Rothwell, of Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Brooke Louise Rothwell, born on August 11 at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.

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