Edgartown Sets Hearing Date for Cape Pogue Ban

Edgartown selectmen set Feb. 23 at four p.m. for an informal public hearing on a proposed anchoring ban in Cape Pogue this summer.

Case Counts Ebb; Health Officials Worry About February Vacation

After a months-long holiday surge, coronavirus cases on the Island have dipped in recent weeks to pre-winter lows, with health agents reporting 10 new cases over the weekend.

Senior Swimmers Shine in Late Season Meets

Seniors and co-captains of the girls squad — Elenor Hyland, Gabby Carr and Lily Jones — were recognized by their teammates and coaches at the meet on Thursday.

Tribe-Town Case Over Casino Stays Stalled After Death of Judge

The death of a longtime U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals judge has left a high-stakes case involving a proposed Aquinnah Wampanoag gaming facility on the Island in limbo.

Documentary Takes a Personal Look at Substance Use Disorder

On Island, a documentary about substance use disorders on Martha’s Vineyard, premieres this Friday, illuminating stories of Islanders who have battled addiction.

Snowstorm Blankets Island in Winter White

The Sunday snowstorm on the Island led to a bevy of minor traffic accidents, downed trees and scattered power outages, but no major incidents, public safety officials said.

Singing the Song of Black History Month

Viewers from around the Island and across the country joined over Zoom for a morning of music and celebration as part of the fifth annual Martha’s Vineyard Collaborative Black History event.

An Early Voice in the Struggle to End Apartheid Remains Strong

In a presentation hosted by the charter school, Caroline Hunter described how a small grassroots effort grew into an international revolution that helped end apartheid.

Harbor Landing Hotel Evacuated After Fuse Short Circuits

The Harbor Landing Hotel in Vineyard Haven had to be evacuated Thursday night after a fuse short-circuited and filled the lobby of the building with smoke.

MVC Hearing Is Cut Short After Zoom Bombers Intrude

A public hearing at the Martha’s Vineyard Commission was abruptly ended Thursday night after a troop of obscene and lewd Zoom bombers interrupted the meeting.

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