Ferry cancellations and beach closures were widespread Friday as the remnants of tropical storm Elsa lashed Martha’s Vineyard with gusty winds and pelting rain.
Storms
2026
April 27, 2026
Thomas Dresser's Historic Storms of Martha's Vineyard delves into the storms of the Vineyard's past in hopes that it can prepare people for the tempests of the future.
April 26, 2026
While ice demolished farms on the mainland, the Vineyard’s aquaculture emerged relatively unscathed. With the summer demand for oysters just around the corner, Vineyard harvesters may find new markets for their shellfish.
March 5, 2026
In this week’s 10-minute news wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, we hear how residents of Chappaquiddick bore the brunt of power outages during the blizzard. And we help cook up a meal for guests at Harbor Homes shelter.
March 5, 2026
The historic blizzard last week affected every aspect of the Vineyard, shutting down roads and communication lines, and knocking out power lines all over the Island. These issues and more were exacerbated on the small island of Chappaquiddick, due to its isolation across the Edgartown Harbor.
March 4, 2026
The snowy conditions last week almost led to tragedy for Edgartown fixture Geno Courtney, 86, who got stuck in a bank of snow outside his home last Tuesday. He survived the ordeal thanks to a canine hero: his 12-year-old white Labrador, Whitey.
March 3, 2026
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is asking residents in the southeastern part of the state, including the Vineyard, to assess damage from last week’s blizzard to see if the state can qualify for federal disaster funding.
