SSA Leaders Remember Robert O’Brien, Former Boatline Governor

Past and present Steamship Authority managers and board members warmly recalled the contributions of the former long-serving Barnstable boat line governor who died last month.

Milky Way Overhead

One of the great features of autumn nights is high overhead when the Milky Way, our galaxy, crosses the sky. You can’t miss it on a moonless night.

Residential Construction Is Booming on Island

Martha’s Vineyard towns are seeing a boom in residential construction projects, as building demands soar both up-Island and down. The majority of the activity is in renovations.

Ticks and Tick Diseases Are on the Rise

Tick-borne illnesses on Martha’s Vineyard have reached possible record highs this year, as lone star ticks and their larvae spread in the Island’s outermost reaches.

As Seasons Shift, Island Donors Step Up for Homeless Population

A rapidly growing philanthropic effort to address homelessness on the Island this winter awarded Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard grants totaling $100,000.

Hospital Reports New Case Thursday; Covid Patient Is Discharged

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported one new case of coronavirus Thursday, its second this week after announcing that it had admitted its first inpatient with the virus Wednesday.

High Demand, Low Supply; Flu Vaccinations Are Tough Ticket

Heightened demand for flu vaccinations and slow distribution statewide are causing a temporary shortage of the vaccine for many Island suppliers.

New to October

A plague of lone star ticks. Pestilence in our ponds. Hunger. Homelessness. Drought. Even here, eight miles from America, the headlines are dire.

A Cooke's Garden

History blooms in the heart of Edgartown at the Martha's Vineyard Museum's Cooke House property.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending Oct. 2

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $1,650,750 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

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