Conch Vessel Ousted From Menemsha Harbor After Grounding Incident

The fishing vessel Miss Jenna and her captain have had their docking privileges revoked in Menemsha harbor following the grounding of the vessel Thursday night off Lobsterville Beach in an apparent alcohol-related incident.

Manny Rose Earns Promotion

Oak Bluffs fire chief Martin Greene announced this week that Manuel (Manny) Rose has been promoted to the permanent position of deputy chief.

Sgt. Matthew Gebo Is Officer of the Year

The West Tisbury police department has named Sgt. Matthew Gebo as the 2019 police officer of the year.

One New Case Friday; Boards of Health Release More Demographics

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital reported one new case of Covid-19 on the Island Friday, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 26 positive tests and four antibody tests.

Sputtering Comets

The skies this spring have been full of the mystery of fast moving comets.

Delivery Truck Driver Hits the Ditch After Brakes Fail

A delivery truck headed down-Island on State Road in Vineyard Haven crashed and went into a ditch when the brakes failed just before noon on Friday, spilling water bottles and Pepsi products into bordering woods.

Land Bank Revenues: Week Ending May 15

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $130,031 for the business week ending on Friday, May 15, 2020.

Casual Conversation in the Yard Led to Innovative Partnership

Three weeks ago, Steve Rusckowski, CEO of Quest Diagnostics had an idea. He shared it with his longtime landscaper and friend Michael Donaroma.

Under New Partnership, Comprehensive Testing Set to Begin at End of May

Island health officials have announced a unique, public-private partnership with Quest Diagnostics to make coronavirus testing available for all Vineyard residents.

Gazette Survey Sees Huge Response; Health Worries, Confusion Top Concerns

A Vineyard Gazette survey about the upcoming summer on Martha’s Vineyard tapped a torrent of health worries and confusion.

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