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 (...

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...

The Martha’s Vineyard Historical Preservation Society Inc. this week formally announced the launching of its campaign to raise $740,000 by Dec. 8 to purchase the land, building and business of...

Starting Monday morning, buyers of Martha’s Vineyard real estate will pay two per cent of the purchase price to the Martha’s Vineyard land bank. Tisbury voters yesterday followed the...

The 41st Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby will be held in Edgartown again this year, according to a release issued by the derby committee this week. And for the second year,...