Case Counts Stay High; 31 Monday in Weekend Catchup

Island health agents reported 31 new cases of coronavirus over the weekend, including 20 on Saturday, adding to an already record case load on the Vineyard.

A View from the Correspondents Gallery

Don’t bother trying to recognize the man in the old photo standing proudly before the Capitol in Washington D.C. His name is Mike Michaelson and he was my uncle.

Six-Month Drought Declared Over

A statewide drought that has affected Martha’s Vineyard since last summer was declared at an end this month by the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force.

Burns Night Goes Virtual

But you can still have real haggis (to go), to celebrate the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns this month.

Tony’s Market, Historic Oak Bluffs Grocery, Due to Change Hands

The owners of Island Food Products have signed a purchase and sale agreement to buy the historic Oak Bluffs grocery Tony’s Market, marking a first foray into retail for IFP.

Vineyard Bingo Comes to Zoom

Pick up an original Vineyard Bingo board at the Chilmark Library and play for prizes Jan. 23.

Controversial High School Field Project Comes Before MVC

A controversial $7.7 million project to overhaul the regional high school’s athletic fields is set to come before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission for its first public hearing.

Protesters Join Call to Remove President

A small protest at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven Sunday afternoon called for the removal of President Donald Trump from office, joining similar pockets of protests around the country.

Moose Meat Helps Replenish Food Pantry at Wampanoag Tribe

It started as a brief conversation between state environmental police Lt. Col. Patrick Moran and Bret Stearns, the natural resource officer for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.

State Grant Goes to Sandplain Project

An ongoing sandplain grassland restoration project at Long Point Wildlife Refuge in West Tisbury got a boost this week with the announcement of a $50,000 state grant.

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