Island Dispatchers Plagued by 911 Misdials

Dukes County Sheriff Robert Ogden is sounding the alarm on accidental 911 calls, which spiked to 60 a day over the weekend.

TestMV Expands to Offer Online Registration

In a shift, the comprehensive coronavirus testing site TestMV will now be allowing online and same-day registration for patients, according to a press release from testing officials.

Second Hand Store Remains Closed

The Boys & Girls Club Second Hand Store in Edgartown will not reopen this season, according to an announcement from the club.

Sweeping Mandatory Mask Rule Adopted for Menemsha

An order approved at a joint meeting of the Chilmark board of health and selectmen Tuesday makes masks mandatory throughout the fishing village.

Steamship Authority Projects $25 Million Deficit

Based on figures for the first half of 2020, the Steamship Authority is projecting a $25 to $26 million operating deficit for the year, general manager Robert Davis said told the board of governors at their monthly meeting Tuesday.

Adding to the Story of Racial Justice Through Community Art

Kneeling in the circular nave of Union Chapel, artist-in-residence Kevin Sampson worked on his latest community sculpture, drawing inspiration from African American folklore and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending July 17

Adriane L. Hernandez purchased 30 Peases Point Way North in Edgartown from Courtney Caggiano Nunley and Andrew Nathan Nunley for $218,000 on July 17.

Chappy Town Column: July 24

Blueberry season is here!

Chilmark Town Column: July 24

It came out of nowhere, stirred up by a gust of wind, and stopped abruptly when it connected with the back of my head.

Conspicuous Sounds

American goldfinches are conspicuous. Their flight call, “potato chip, potato chip, ...” (I am not kidding) can be heard near almost any field.

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