Martha’s Vineyard Commission Candidates 2020: Questions, Answers

With the mission of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission in the spotlight more than ever this year, Island voters will have a choice to make as they head to the polls Nov. 3.

Going All In to Get Out the Youth Vote

In four sections of her new book Old Enough, Sheri Caplan guides readers through the origins of the youth vote, from the country’s founding to the current election, all in an effort to incentivize young Americans to vote.

Vineyard Sees Six New Cases, Health Officials Investigate Cluster

The Island boards of health reported six new cases of Covid-19 on Monday and said they were investigating a cluster of cases stemming from a private event held on Oct. 11

At the Bridge Table: Oct. 30

Last week we covered whether or not to compete over opponents at the five level.

Forgivable Loans Offered to Smallest Island Businesses

Small business owners on Martha’s Vineyard can now apply for forgivable federal loans covering up to $10,000 of losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rally Urges Islanders to Get Out and Vote on Nov. 3

A small group of Island activists staged a get-out-the vote rally at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven Saturday afternoon, urging Islanders to register, and go to the polls on Nov. 3 — or before.

Charter School Heads Outdoors to Plant New Seeds of Learning

Last Tuesday morning, three eighth-graders from the Martha’s Vineyard Charter School kneeled over a bed of arugula in the gardens of Slough Farm.

SSA Plans Public Info Sessions on Budget

Steamship Authority riders will have their chance to question boat line managers on the proposed budget and fare hikes.

Island Poet Reads Online

The West Tisbury Library presents an online poetry reading with local poet Amarylis Douglas, Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Racial Justice Program Launches

A series of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs begins this month, sponsored by the Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative.

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