Islanders Join National Roe v. Wade Protest

A sizable crowd gathered on the steps of the Edgartown courthouse Tuesday afternoon to protest the draft Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade that had been leaked the night before, reverberating around the nation and sparking protests.

Covid Case Counts Rise Again

Cases of Covid-19 saw another sharp uptick on the Vineyard this week, with some confusion around the risk level on the Island due to over-the-counter (OTC) testing.

Spring Sports Teams Have Mid-Season Momentum

It was a busy weekend at home for Vineyard spring sports teams with baseball and softball and boys tennis playing at home on Friday, followed up on Saturday with home games for baseball and boys lacrosse.

Land Bank, Private Groups Complete Stillpoint Purchase

Three property sales closed this week in West Tisbury that will be used for conservation, a new nonprofit venture and a private residence.

MVC Subcommittee Recommends Denial of Lampost Plan

A key subcommittee of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted 7-0 with one abstention Monday night to recommend that the full commission deny a plan by the owner of the former Lampost in Oak Bluffs to sharply reduce the number of restricted workforce apartments.

High School Theatre Teacher Announces Resignation

Eight years after directing her first Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School musical, theatre teacher Brooke Hardman Ditchfield is leaving the school, but not the Island.

Edgartown Renews Taxi Licenses

MV Taxi, Stagecoach and Adam Cab all saw their licenses renewed at a meeting of the select board Monday.

Film Society Presents Spectrum Film Festival

There are seven films on this year’s Spectrum Film Festival, ranging from hard-hitting documentaries to light hearted romantic comedies.

Sondheim Revue Delights Playhouse Audiences

It was all about Stephen Sondheim at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse over the weekend, as the singers of the Wicked Good Musical Revue paid tribute to their favorite composer-lyricist.

A Man Behind and Ahead of His Time

Paul Jackson died recently at the age of 87. You probably never heard of him, which I’m sure was fine with Paul.

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