Songwriting Festival Returns

After a six-year hiatus, the Martha’s Vineyard Songwriting Festival is returning to the Island for a weekend of performances. The event takes place Sept. 20 to 21, with shows at The Strand and The Ritz in Oak Bluffs.

MVC Mulls Disputed Boat Workshop

The Martha's Vineyard Commission last week closed its public hearing on the Martha's Vineyard Shipyard's proposal to build a new workshop on Holmes Hole Road.

Lure of the Derby Leads to a Lifetime of Memories

I lost two of my uncles within the last year. Both had a huge influence on me and my love of fishing in the saltwater.

A Decade of Sailing Camaraderie

Ten years ago, Edward Miller of the Menemsha Pond Racers challenged the Edgartown H12 fleet to a two-day regatta.

Court Report: Week Ending Sept. 13

The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.

Island Autism Group Completes Phase One of New Campus

With its first major structures completed, the Island Autism Group will welcome community members to an open house this Saturday to tour the West Tisbury campus that has been over a decade in the making.

Edgartown Appoints New Planning Board Member

The Edgartown select board and planning board appointed master plan steering committee member David Ignacio to the planning board in a contentious vote this week.

Republican State Representative Write-In Candidate Fails to Make the Ballot

Thomas Moakley, the Falmouth attorney who won the Democratic primary on Sept. 3, will not have a Republican challenger in November after write-in candidate Erich Horgan failed to get enough votes.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending September 6

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $409,430 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

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