West Tisbury Candidate Filing Period Opens

Nomination papers for West Tisbury town offices are now available at town hall.

Small World Moments Serve Up Heartfelt Connections

I have a special place in my heart for small world stories, especially the ones that include me.

Dune Restoration Project Under Way at South Beach

A major dune restoration project is well under way at Norton Point and South Beach in Edgartown, with tons of trucked-in sand being used to rebuild the badly eroded beachfront.

West Tisbury Big-House Bylaw Set for Public Airing

Aimed at protecting West Tisbury’s country-village character, a draft bylaw limiting the size and scale of new residential construction will have its first public review Jan. 10.

Poetry Series Renamed to Honor Arnie Reisman

The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse is renaming its monthly off-season poetry readings in memory of the event’s longtime organizer and board chair, Arnie Reisman.

Island Libraries Recognized Nationally

Library Journal awarded star ratings to just 14 Massachusetts libraries in 2021, and three of them are on Martha's Vineyard.

State Legislature Moves Closer to Tisbury Vote on Alcohol Service

Tisbury voters are one step closer to deciding whether or not to lift meal requirements for alcoholic beverage service.

Winter Storm Expected to Bring Snow to the Island

Weather watchers were keeping an eye on a winter storm moving through the mid-Atlantic Monday that was expected to bring snow to the Island. Only small accumulations were forecast, according to the National Weather Service in Taunton, with predictions for two to four inches of snow.

Foggy Day Doesn’t Dampen Spirits at Christmas Bird Count

Thirteen teams fanned out across the Island Sunday for the 62nd annual Martha's Vineyard Christmas Bird Count. The international event began in 1900.

Last Chance Four Planets

This weekend is probably your last chance to see all four visible planets lined up in the southwestern sky right after sunset.

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