Giving Birth to a New Story

The plan was to deliver my baby in New York city at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan.

Historic Jobless Rates Hit Islanders Hardest

Numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics show double-digit unemployment across the state in April, and Dukes County is one of the hardest hit.

Summer Passenger Ferries Feel the Pinch from Pandemic

Passenger ferries to Martha’s Vineyard have either delayed or curtailed summer service, with traffic low due to the pandemic.

Road Work in Vineyard Haven Starts Monday

Franklin street traffic will be reduced to one lane at the Church street intersection beginning at 7 a.m.

Islanders Celebrate Graduates With Beach Road Parade

Students and their families lined Beach Road, with every parking spot filled, from the little bridge to Bend in the Road Beach.

High School Forum Continues Narrative on Racial Justice

Nearly 100 people attended the racial justice forum Friday, a collaboration between the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.

Museum Executive Director Will Leave

Phil Wallis, who moved to the Vineyard in 2016 to take over the top post at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum will step down, museum leaders said in a press release.

West Arm Shellfishing Resumes

Based on acceptable water quality testing results, the state is allowing shellfishing to resume in the West Arm of Lagoon Pond.

Governor Baker Announces Phase Two Reopening

Thousands of businesses and recreational facilities will be allowed to resume services beginning Monday.

Dead Coyote Found

A dead Eastern coyote was found washed up on the north shore of the Vineyard this past week, Island wildlife experts confirmed.

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