Airport Reopens Sunday After Alleged Hoax Call

Martha’s Vineyard Airport was evacuated and closed for about two hours Sunday after a security threat, airport manager Geoff Freeman said.

Mr. Freeman said at about 12:30 p.m., a “security situation,” involving a departing private aircraft occurred at the Island’s main airport, forcing the airport staff and law enforcement to evacuate the terminal. 

Walking Through the Darkness to Prevent Suicide

With lit candles in their hands, the crowd weathered the weekend’s rain and wind on a mission to raise awareness and lessen the stigma around talking about suicide.

Bank-to-Restaurant Conversion Draws Scrutiny at MVC

A plan for a fine-dining restaurant in the former Stone Bank building had its first hearing with the Martha's Vineyard Commission this week.

Sheriff Prevails in Court Dispute With District Attorney

A Barnstable superior court judge has sided with the Dukes County sheriff in a spat with Cape and Islands district attorney Rob Galibois over the release of employee records.

West Tisbury Overturns Radio Farm Cease and Desist

A popular weekly music night at Radio Farm is allowed to continue after the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals overturned the town building inspector's decision to halt the event.

Luke Parker and Sarah Pankosky Marry

Luke Robert Parker and Sarah Rose Pankosky were united in marriage on Sept. 16, 2023. The couple exchanged vows under the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge at Cavallo Point.

Island's Brazilian Catholics Honor Patron Saint

Forty Brazilian Catholics from the St. Augustine Church in Vineyard Haven traveled to Washington, D.C. last weekend for a celebration of Nossa Senhora Conceição Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil.

Last Bank Robber Pleads Guilty

Romane Andre Clayton, a 22-year-old from New Haven, pleaded guilty on Sept. 12 to one count of aiding and abetting bank robbery, the last suspect to enter a plea. 

Their Phones Off, High School Students React to New Policy

When the bell rings at 7:30 a.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, students stuff their cell phones, earbuds and smart watches into small gray pouches, sealing them with a magnetic lock.

Major $3 Million Gift Boosts Community Services Campaign

The Morby family's $3 million gift to Community Services was the single largest donation in the organization's history.

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