Windemere Testing Turns Up No Positive Cases Among Residents, Staff

A comprehensive coronavirus testing program for about 100 residents and staff at Windemere has returned nearly perfect results.

MVYouth Grants $150,000 to Child Care Providers

An emergency fund established by MVYouth to support early childcare providers on the Vineyard has awarded $150,000, the organization announced.

No New Cases; Island Health Officials Remain Vigilant

Martha’s Vineyard health officials reported no new coronavirus cases for the ninth straight day Monday

SSA Closes Oak Bluffs Terminal After Seastreak Employee Reports Covid Contact

The Oak Bluffs terminal building was abruptly closed Friday afternoon after the report from a shoreside employee for the ferry Seastreak.

Venus, Mercury and Crescent Moon

For those looking in the western sky tonight, two planets are side by side.

Strict Rules Prevail in Menemsha for Holiday Weekend

Bracing for a possibly bustling Memorial Day weekend, Chilmark selectmen have taken steps to deter crowds from gathering in Menemsha.

County Names New Airport Commissioner

The Dukes County commission voted to appoint Robert Zeltzer to the Martha’s Vineyard airport commission at a meeting Wednesday.

Local Candidate Discussions Go Online

The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard is holding its candidate discussions on Zoom, with no audience participation.

Memorial Day 2020

Dawn breaks over the eastern-facing treeline and the Island is wrapped in a blanket of quiet. Spring on Martha’s Vineyard has been a hard sell this year.

Pandemic Strands Foreign Workers, Amid Mounting Summer Worries

Travel delays and bureaucratic obstacles caused by the coronavirus are disrupting the influx of seasonal workers who typically begin arriving on the Island around now.

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