Airport Employee's Lawsuit Will Proceed

A superior court judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission by a former airport employee who claims she was wrongfully terminated from her job can go forward.

Oak Bluffs Awards Contract for Fire Station

The town of Oak Bluffs has awarded a contract for the construction of a new fire and emergency services station to J.K. Scanlan, a construction firm based in East Falmouth.

50 Years Later, True to Their Roots and Each Other

Tony and Abigail Higgins, who celebrate their 50th anniversary on Oct. 24, would like to give rather than receive. They want to help restore the Mayhew Chapel on Christiantown Road, the place where they were married in 1964.

Sometimes It Takes an Island to Find Yourself

Last week I did one last run through of my family’s house on Sengekontacket Pond. I took in the view from my bedroom window, made sure the outdoor shower door was properly latched, ran my hand against the remaining lavender and crumpled a few buds between my fingertips.

Land Bank Revenues: Oct. 10

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $287,020 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014.

Wrestling With the Weight of Darkness

I began this essay one evening while sitting on the porch. It was dark and cool, and the feel of the season hit me with its full force. I was taken back in time.

Music Together Creates Golden Time for Children and Parents

Isn’t there a sacredness around family moments exempt from multi-tasking?

A space where children, along with their caregivers, dance the tango and beat drums with total passion?

Welcome to Music Together.

Color Guard

“When I was a boy,” said Napoleon B. Madison, acting cranberry agent in Leonard F. Vanderhoop’s stead, “the first Tuesday of October was always Cranberry Day and there was no postponement for anything."

A Running Start

The Save The Gay Head Lighthouse committee would like to thank everyone who helped to make the second annual Gay Head 10K, a Race Against Time, the resounding success that it was.

Walk for Awareness

Connect to End Violence sponsors its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk on Saturday, Oct. 18, with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Edgartown Park & Ride lot.

For more information, call 508-684-8074.

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