Vineyard Left Out of New State Septic Regulations

Updates to the state's Title 5 regulations that were originally proposed for the Cape, South Coast and the Islands will now only go into effect on Cape Cod, state officials said this week.

Strawberry Weather

The strawberry festival at Morning Glory Farm last weekend was a rainy affair, but then again it often is.

SSA Audit Is Essential for Freight Ferry Expenditures

At an August 16, 2022 meeting, the Steamship Authority’s five members by unanimous vote authorized general manager/chief executive officer Robert Davis to make an expenditure of $11,275,000 for the purchase of two used oilfield support ships.

Menemsha Mourning Comes to Port

Over a long life I have spent a lot of time — many happy hours — in Menemsha.

Put Me in, Coach, It's the Little League Championships

This spring, I have found a new rite of passage. The game day car ride.

Old Sayings

Martha's Vineyard cherishes the memory of many localisms — sayings that were common on the Island in the old days.

Helping Seniors Through Songwriting

A group of musicians will hold a benefit and awareness concert for Island Elderly Housing on Friday, June 30.

Social Justice Curriculum Introduced

On Saturday, author Lynn Ditchfield and artist and illustrator Janice Frame will discuss the newly-released book Borders to Bridges: Arts-Based Curriculum for Social Justice.

Aquinnah Hires New Building Inspector

The Aquinnah select board voted Wednesday to appoint Adam Petkus as the town’s building inspector.

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