U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia visits Martha’s Vineyard on Friday, August 28 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the historic March on Washington and to introduce Walking With the Wind: A...

The Polly Hill Arboretum has appointed Stephen A. Spongberg as its first executive director, effective Feb. 16.   Recognized as one of the world’s leading horticulturists, Mr. Spongberg...

Prominent conservationists announced yesterday that they have acquired Barnard’s Inn Farm, a 60-acre parcel of land in West Tisbury that is highlighted by the arboretum created by Mary Louisa (...

The new Dike Bridge is complete and now open for pedestrian traffic. Gates are being installed today and in a week, the bridge will be open to limited off-road vehicle use.   “They...

The troublesome Sankaty went into service last Friday, March 25, becoming the Steamship Authority’s newest vessel in operation. The Sankaty is running with the Eagle to and from Nantucket. The...

More than 2,000 Portuguese family histories are included in a manuscript being prepared by the Dukes County Historical Society.   The document chronicles the arrival of Portuguese immigrants...

The Vineyard Gazette announced late yesterday the purchase of Martha’s Vineyard Magazine from WEM Publishing Inc. The newspaper will take control of the magazine effective June 1. William...

Less than two months after Indian Hill Market came up for sale, Stephen Bernier has signed a purchase and sales agreement with owners Howard and Susan Ulfelder. Mr. Bernier is the owner of...

Over 1,000 runners will toe the starting line next Saturday for the annual Chilmark Road Race, a running event that grows in popularity every year.   Ten years ago, the Chilmark Road Race was...

The Vineyard Gazette today announced new publishers for the newspaper in changes that take effect immediately. Richard Reston, presently editor in chief of the newspaper, assumes The position and...