Aquinnah Select Board Candidates Weigh in at Forum

Gary Haley and Christopher Manning answered questions about rising property taxes, regionalization and civic participation.

Little Lady Readies for Next Chapter

The Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust is working to buy and rebuild the iconic fishing vessel with plans to use it for historical and education programs, including fishing.

Environmental Filmmaker Honored

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum honored Vineyard Haven resident and documentary filmmaker Sandy Cannon-Brown for significant contributions to environmental conservation and regional culture.

Islanders Revel in the Magic of Marathon Monday

Several Vineyarders joined the more than 30,000 people who ran the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boylston street in the Boston Marathon Monday.

MVC Denies Request to Restart Katama Meadows Review

The developer of a proposed mixed-income subdivision in Edgartown attempted last week to withdraw its application to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, in a bid for better odds from the town planning board.

DeBettencourt Joins Oak Bluffs Select Board

Sean DeBettencourt, a fourth-generation Islander who said he is focused on keeping the Vineyard attainable for families and the middle class, joined the Oak Bluffs select board last week.

Hockey Coach Skates to a Strong Finish

After 27 years of coaching the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys’ varsity hockey team, Matt Mincone is retiring. His long career included two state championship wins.

Islanders Celebrate Earth Day with Beach Cleanup

For 33 years the Vineyard Conservation Society has hosted the Island’s largest beach cleanup to honor Earth Day and raise awareness about the dangers of plastics in the ocean.

MV Tap Gets Green Light from Planning Board

A new restaurant in a well-known location got the green light Wednesday from the Tisbury planning board, which voted unanimously — but with conditions — to issue a special permit for MV Tap.

Questions Raised Around West Tisbury Police Detail Fund

Town officials in West Tisbury are trying to figure out if money approved at town meeting for police details can be paid to non-union employees. 

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