Memories of a Lightkeeper’s Daughter

It was the year 1945 and I was the lighthouse keeper’s daughter at Cuttyhunk Island Lighthouse, where my father kept the light located at the western end of the island.

Christmas Eve Bonfire in Aquinnah

The Community Baptist Church of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is hosting a Christmas Eve bonfire service at 5 p.m. Thursday. All are welcome.

Down the Chimney He Comes

In 1920 the children of West Tisbury were thinking big when they wrote their letters to Santa.

Island Health Care Begins Vaccinations; Case Spread Slows

Marking another pandemic milestone, Island Health Care, the federally qualified community health center in Edgartown, began vaccinating its front line health care workers Wednesday afternoon.

Community Ambassador Program Opens Bridges of Communication

The Community Ambassador Partnership is an interagency group that formed in the wake of the pandemic to coordinate communication with the Island’s substantial Brazilian community.

Land Bank on Track to Post Record Revenues This Year

As a booming Island real estate market roars along in a year of no normals, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank is on track to post record revenues for 2020.

And to All, Some Good Cheer

On Christmas Eve when snow was thick, To Martha’s Vineyard came St. Nick, And all his reindeer wearing masks.

Land Bank Revenues: Week ending Dec. 18

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $589,323 for the business week ending on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending Dec. 18

George J. Bradish purchased 100 WEst End Road on Gosnold from William L. Blout and Susan Merry Lausch for $950,000 on Dec. 15.

Oak Bluffs Makes Surprise Change in MVC Appointment

Oak Bluffs selectmen passed over long-serving board member Gail Barmakian for reappointment to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission Tuesday, voting instead to appoint selectman Brian Packish.

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