All the Visible Planets Together

Tomorrow morning all the visible planets will line up for viewing in the predawn sky. As dawn arrives it will be harder to see the fainter of them.

County Recognizes Pride Month

The Dukes County commission voted to raise the pride flag for the month of June at a meeting Wednesday evening.

Richie Smith Named Next School Superintendent

The newly appointed superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard schools will have a full plate when he begins work July 1.

Tabernacle Project Comes Under Scrutiny

The Oak Bluffs planning board is set to decide next week on a project at the Oak Bluffs Tabernacle that is the last phase of a restoration spanning the past two decades.

MVYouth Scholarship Winner Pays It Forward, Literally

Ever since middle school Charlie Parkhurst knew he wanted to go to college in California. He had never been there but liked adventures and the idea of living on the west coast excited him. His dream came true when he was accepted to the University of California Los Angeles to be part of the class of 2019.

West Tisbury Eyes Interim Regulations for Food Trucks

West Tisbury needs clear regulations on how and where food trucks may be allowed, town counsel Ron Rappaport told three town boards.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 27

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $564,440 for the business week ending on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Keeping the Eastman Spirit Alive

On Saturday evening at sunset artist Carissa Carman will create a temporary art installation on Menemsha Beach, using the sand and the few bits of material she has brought with her from Indiana.

The Healing Balm of Chappy Summers

This summer, our extended family will gather on Chappaquiddick for a long-overdue reunion.

An Artist's Life Mirrors His Vineyard Life

I moved to Martha’s Vineyard May 1, 1972, spending that summer doing odd jobs, painting houses and teaching myself to do stained glass from a book.

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