From Landowners to Homeless, Islanders Speak Out on State Forest Management

Fears of wildfire, concerns about trail safety and anger over this summer’s unannounced destruction of a homeless camp were the top themes when Islanders spoke to Massachusetts officials in charge of the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest on Thursday night.

Residents Weigh in on the Future of the Chilmark Community Center

A recently formed committee tasked with looking at the management of the Chilmark Community Center held a public forum this week, giving residents a chance to voice their concerns and opinions about the center’s future.

New Grant Aims to Bolster High School's Cybersecurity

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School is years overdue for an information technology risk assessment, according to the firm that audits the school’s financial management.

By the Numbers: Housing Crunch

Employee housing, median home prices, building plans - how we're coping.

Presidential, Local Races Top November Election

When Vineyarders step into the voting booth for the November general election, they'll weigh in on the Presidential race, a three-way race for the Cape and Islands senate seat, a contested race for the Martha's Vineyard Commission and several ballot questions.

Harvesting History at Cranberry Day

Earlier this week, members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) made their way past the rolling dunes of Lobsterville Beach to a wild cranberry bog, just as they have done on the second Tuesday of October for centuries. 

Creative Living Award Salutes the Bramhalls

After more than six decades of mostly behind-the-scenes work on behalf of the Island’s natural environment, Tess and Kib Bramhall stepped into the spotlight Wednesday evening to accept the Creative Living Award.

Helping Kids Move Forward at Grief Camp

Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard will host Camp by the Sea this month, a one-day grief camp to give children a space to process loss.

Galaxy Gallery Art Cooperative Looks to Next Chapter

Galaxy Gallery in Oak Bluffs, a nonprofit cooperative showing artwork by Islanders, is holding one final exhibition this weekend at 99 Dukes County avenue, its home since 2016.

Tisbury Opens Scallop Season Next Week

Recreational scalloping outside of Tisbury’s ponds is set to begin Oct. 19 and commercial scalloping Oct. 21, following a town select board vote Tuesday night.

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