Schools Stay Closed for Remainder of Academic Year

Martha’s Vineyard public schools will stay closed, along with their counterparts around the commonwealth.

Car Crash Takes Out Window at Edgartown Meat and Fish

A 33-year-old Boston woman is facing motor vehicle charges after she drove her car through a plate glass window at Edgartown Meat and Fish Monday night.

Free Meals for Hospital Heroes

The Barn in Oak Bluffs is offering free fried chicken dinners to go for front-line Martha’s Vineyard Hospital workers Friday.

Chappy Ferry Ramp Work Planned

The Chappy Ferry will carry passengers, but no motor vehicles on May 2 while ramp work is performed.

Unemployment Eligibility Widened

Gig workers, contractors and people with limited work histories can now apply for federal unemployment.

Hospital Reiterates Surge Concerns

With a small bump in the Island’s positive Covid-19 cases and Boston’s emergence as a hot spot, hospital officials continued to reiterate their worry.

Still Out There Running With John Prine

He was perched at the carved wood and marble bar of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, eyes glittering like black diamonds.

Donors Buoy Bookstore

An online fund drive for the Bunch of Grapes bookstore in Vineyard Haven has raised more than $54,000 in two days.

Herring Return in Large Numbers at Squibnocket This Year

River herring have made a strong and early return to Squibnocket Pond this year, reflecting a hopeful trend statewide. Dredging efforts over the winter in the Gay Head Herring Creek are being partly credited for the rebound.

Writers Read Online

Pathways Arts hosts an evening of live readings Tuesday on the Zoom online platform. All are welcome.

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