At the Bridge Table: Sept. 18

Here are some decisions that arose from casual and Internet play.

Leatherback Turtle Found at West Chop Died from Vessel Strike

A dead leatherback sea turtle with a severe vessel strike was found washed up on the eastern corner of West Chop Monday, experts at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary confirmed.

One New Case on the Vineyard Monday; Nantucket Sees Surge

Island boards of health reported one new case of Covid-19 on Monday, bringing the Vineyard’s total coronavirus caseload to 96 as Nantucket continued to see a spike in cases.

Town Extends Eviction Notice for Trustees at Katama Farm

With Tuesday’s move-out date looming, the Edgartown conservation commission has extended the Trustees of Reservations lease at Katama Farm until Oct. 15.

Giving Back Is Par for the Course at Hospice Fundraiser

At the 10th annual Hospice of Martha's Vineyard Golf Classic at the Mink Meadows Golf Club on a gloriously bright late summer day, the pandemic took a back seat to pleasure.

Town, Tribe Square Off Before High Court Panel

The town of Aquinnah and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) were back in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit Monday morning.

Vintage World War II-Era Planes Make Vineyard Flyover

More than half a dozen World War II-era planes paid a visit to Martha’s Vineyard Sunday, landing at the Katama Airfield, and putting on a small show overhead.

Winter Street Gallery Shows Some New Haven Flavor

The Winter Street Gallery continues its mission of bringing cutting-edge visual arts to the Vineyard with a show by students in the Yale School of Art’s MFA photography program.

An Albie and a Bluefish Cross the Scales As 75th Derby Gets Underway

Serena Ward, fishing in her first derby, earned bragging rights for the first fish, an 8.4-pound false albacore. Chuck Winter was second with a 4.44-pound bluefish.

John Early, Former West Tisbury Selectman Who Led Community Causes

The former longtime West Tisbury selectman, Island builder and community activist, died Friday night. He was 74 and had battled Parkinson’s disease for many years.

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