Oak Bluffs Backs Enforcement of Plastic Bottle Ban

The Oak Bluffs select board reaffirmed its support for the town’s plastic water bottle ban Tuesday, agreeing to direct the town’s board of health to enforce the neglected ban on sales.

New Freight Ferry Could Join SSA Fleet This Fall

The M/V Barnstable, a repurposed offshore oil vessel, could join the boat line’s fleet later this fall after more than a year’s work at the Alabama Shipyard in Mobile. 

Football Wins Opener; Girls Soccer Takes Two in a Row

The Vineyarders rolled to a 49-15 gridiron victory in their home opener Saturday against the Bishop Brady Giants.

Ravizza Indicted on Plymouth Stabbing Charges

A Plymouth County grand jury indicted Jared Ravizza after he allegedly stabbed two employees at a Plymouth McDonald's.

Exploring the Outdoors With TrailsMV

The Vineyard Haven Library will host an upcoming presentation by Nancy Tutko of TrailsMV entitled, Exploring Martha’s Vineyard with TrailsMV.

Environmental Research Grants for Students

The Marjot Foundation of Falmouth announces a new competition for environmental research grants from high school students.

Dog-Friendly Dining Pilot Extended

Tisbury’s board of health is extending a pilot program that permits restaurants to apply for a variance allowing dogs to join their owners in outside seating areas.

Aquinnah Powwow Celebrates Tribal Traditions

To the backdrop of music and burning sage, members danced, ate and communed at the annual powwow celebration.

Pelican Sighting Delights Birders

A brown pelican has been spotted multiple times in the last week around Lagoon Pond.

Massachusetts Goes Big on Offshore Wind

In the single largest procurement of offshore wind in the state’s history, state officials said Friday they are pursuing power purchase agreements with SouthCoast Wind, New England Wind and Vineyard Wind II for 2,700 megawatts of electricity.

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