Announcing Aaron

Nili Morgan and Dylan Morgan of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Aaron Raymond Morgan, born on April 25 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Staying a Step Ahead of Mother Nature

Brrr . . . what a chilly weekend, but typical of spring on the Vineyard. We get a few days of sun and warmth as a little tease followed by a reminder that we are out here in a cold ocean. Remember, this phenomenon is in our favor in the fall.

One plus to the cooler temperatures — the spring bulbs last longer.

Town Postpones Action on Squibnocket Plan

A large public-private improvement project at Squibnocket beach was rejected by a slim margin at the annual town meeting Monday night; instead the majority favored studying alternatives for the beach.

High School Principal Stephen Nixon Resigns

Vineyard schools superintendent Dr. James H. Weiss notified school parents and teachers Monday that Mr. Nixon, who had been on leave of absence since last week, had resigned. Assistant superintendent Matthew D'Andrea has been named acting principal.

Mother's Day Walk for Peace

Gather at the right fork parking lot at Katama Beach at 12:45 p.m. on May 11 for rain-or-shine Mother's Day Walk for Peace. The walk, sponsored by St. Andrew's and Grace Episcopal Churches, can be as long or as short as you like.

Jumping for Joy at the Horse Council Open House

Sophie Shalhoub sat atop her horse Gigja under drizzling rain at Woodbe Farm in West Tisbury on Sunday. Ms. Shalhoub, who rode Gigja to the farm from Chilmark, was showing the pony as part of the Martha’s Vineyard Horse Council’s second annual open house.

Walk Honors Victims of Sexual Assault

A passionate band of Islanders took to the streets of Oak Bluffs Sunday in honor of victims of sexual assault.

Bearing signs and wearing teal blue T-shirts that read, “I Walk Because I Care,” the group of about 30 walked two miles along Beach Road in honor of the survivors in their lives.

Back-to-Back Town Meetings Begin Tonight

In Chilmark Squibnocket beach is expected to dominate discussion when voters gather for their annual town meeting tonight. In Tisbury tomorrow night the main theme is spending, with the town facing its first general override in 20 years.

Craft Beer Tasting; Where Everyone Gets an A for Effort

On Saturday, around 350 people arrived at MV Wine and Spirits, the Island's newest liquor store to smell, sip and savor a vast selection of craft beer. Rachel White said her favorite was Purple Monkey Dishwasher Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter, created by the Evil Genius Beer Company.

Hebrew Center Guest Speaker

Yuval Elizur, former deputy editor and economics reporter for Israel’s largest daily newspaper Ma’ariv, will be the guest speaker following the Shabbat service at the Hebrew Center on Friday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m.

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