League of Women Voters Holds Candidate Forums

The League of Women Voters is sponsoring candidate forums prior to local elections this spring.

Community Gathering to Support Ukraine

A community gathering to support Ukraine will be held at Five Corners on Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m.

MVC Hosts Climate Change Discussions

The Martha's Vineyard Commission will present two online, community-focused discussions about climate change in March.

Land Bank Buys Peninsula on Edgartown Great Pond for $8 Million

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank added a key waterfront parcel to its holdings this week with the purchase of a 21-acre peninsula on the Edgartown Great Pond. The seller is John O’Keefe.

On and Off Track, All-State Runner Zach Utz Shines

As Vineyard runner Zach Utz closes out his senior year, he holds the regional high school record in the mile both indoors and out. Few can challenge him on the track.

Edgartown Neighbor Sues Over Use of Boathouse Property

The owner of a waterfront home next door to the historic Vose boathouse in Edgartown filed a lawsuit last week in an effort to prevent neighbors from renting the property for weddings.

Boards of Health Set to Revisit Indoor Mask Mandate

Martha’s Vineyard boards of health will take up the question of whether to continue the mandatory Islandwide indoor mask mandate this week, as regional and national guidance shifts toward a looser approach to face coverings in public.

Memories of War, and a Prayer for Ukraine

Yes, I am the 10-year-old Ukrainian kid whose parents are trying to shelter from Russian bombs — in my case they were German bombs.

Select Board Races Take Shape in Two Towns

Three-way races for select board seats top the ballots in West Tisbury and Oak Bluffs as annual town elections begin to take shape in the three down-Island towns.

Boys Swim Team Posts Strong Finish at State Meet

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys swim team finished its historic season Sunday with a 16th place finish in the 200-meter freestyle relay at the state championship meet in Boston.

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