Lambert’s Cove Inn Approved for Outdoor Dining

West Tisbury selectmen gave the Lambert’s Cove Inn permission to serve food and alcohol outdoors this summer.

Bourne, Sagamore Bridge Projects Shift to State Level

State and federal leaders announced a memorandum of understanding that will shift the project to replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges to the state level.

Nancy Safford, 74

Nancy Safford, of Sedona, Ariz., died July 10 of cancer. She was 74.

Two New Cases Reported Friday for Third Straight Day

For the third day in a row, Island boards of health reported two new coronavirus cases Friday — marking six new cases in the past three days and seven in the past week

Flying Horses Grounded for 2020

The Flying Horses carousel in Oak Bluffs will remain closed this season, to protect the historic carved horses from sanitizer damage.

Youth Summit Envisions a World Without Exploitation

On Wednesday, youth and teens from around the country will tune in to World Without Exploitation’s third annual Youth Summit on sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Hearing Opens on Hob Knob Inn Expansion

A proposal to double the capacity of the boutique Hob Knob Hotel saw pushback at the Martha’s Vineyard Commission Thursday, as neighbors voiced concerns about traffic and other issues.

Drive-In Opening Night Celebrates Legacy of John Lewis

The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival in conjunction with the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard kicked off their summer of drive-in movies Wednesday night with the showing of John Lewis: Good Trouble.

New Species of Brown Snake Discovered on Island

Wildlife specialist Gus Ben David has been looking for Dekay’s Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi) on the Vineyard since he was a boy.

Ruby Red Mars

The red planet Mars rises in the eastern sky after midnight.

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