Recreational Boaters Swamp Cape Pogue, Prompting Town Concerns

Edgartown selectmen heard a litany of concerns Monday about the sensitive wildlife refuge being overrun with recreational boaters this summer.

Coronavirus Cases Jump from One to Eight on Cuttyhunk

Eight individuals on Cuttyhunk have now tested positive for Covid-19 with seven coming in the past three days, prompting mandatory mask orders and fears of a broader outbreak.

Three New Covid-19 Cases Reported Over Weekend

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported two new positive tests for Covid-19 on Monday and TestMV reported one new case, marking three new confirmed PCR cases over the weekend.

SSA Tax Relief Amendment Clears State Legislature

A bill that would temporarily exempt the Steamship Authority’s five port towns from covering any year-end financial deficit now awaits a final signature from Gov. Charlie Baker.

Down But Not Out, Vineyard Arts Community Bands Together

Facing empty stages and canceled programming, arts organizations share one certainty as the pandemic continues: heavy financial losses.

Heritage Trail Dedicates New Site

The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard will soon include a new site, organizers said, with a celebration planned August 22.

Islanders' Film Plays Woods Hole Festival

Born Into the Gig, by filmmakers Kate David and David Heilbroner, spotlights next-generation musicians including Sally Taylor and Ben Taylor.

Buddies

Generations of bigotry / Racist claws ensnarl / Those infectious thoughts / Rooted deeply in the soil

Biologists, Beach Managers Monitor Shark Presence South of Martha’s Vineyard

Three seals with markings indicative of shark bites have hauled up on the Vineyard’s south shore in recent weeks, prompting calls for caution from Island beach managers.

Special Delivery

The uniqueness of the letter, says the Tribune, puts it in a class of its own

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