Richie Smith Starts First Year as Superintendent, 21st as Island Educator

As teachers and students prepare to start classes in September, Martha's Vineyard Public Schools new superintendent Richie Smith is sizing up the challenges ahead.

Trying to Keep it Cool at College Drop Off

I am a crier and yet I don't cry when I drop my son off at college.

Women's Equality Day Is More Essential Than Ever

On August 26, Women’s Equality Day, the League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard will again partner with Martha’s Vineyard Museum.

Moldy Peaches

My granddaughter and I were pleased to win second prize with our family traditional peach pie in this year's fair contest.

Climate Action Plan Says Time Is Now

Local actions alone won't be enough to stem sea level rise and the increasing frequency of major storms.

As the Crow Flies

David Lott's article entitled A Squirrel Named Willie in last week's Vineyard Gazette brought me such joyful memories of my own unusual childhood companion.

Adult Education Program Has New Name, Expanded Mission

Solving a series of Island problems is part of the revised mission of the Martha's Vineyard Center for Education and Training (MVCET).

Solitary Pursuits

From the August 26, 1938 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

Walter Wlodyka: Apex Predator for Island Skunk Population

Walter Wlodyka, the Island's skunk man, knows how to make an entrance.

Aquinnah Considers Mixed-Use Road Concept

The town of Aquinnah will weigh a new road setup south of West Basin Road in the coming months, aiming to create more safety for pedestrians.

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