Still Dreaming for the Good of the Island
Aaron Wilson

An annual benefit for Martha’s Vineyard Community Services since 1979, the Possible Dreams auction will be broadcast live via Zoom on Sunday beginning at 5 p.m.

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Big-Game Fishing Tournament Sees Record Catch
Aaron Wilson

The Bluewater Classic fishing tournament packed the Oak Bluffs harbor over the weekend with sportfishing fishing vessels hailing from up and down the Eastern seaboard.

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Oak Bluffs Adopts Mandatory Mask Rule
Aaron Wilson

Following close on the heels of Edgartown, the Oak Bluffs board of health voted to adopt a mandatory mask rule for a wide swath of the downtown area Thursday.

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Round the Island Race Set for August 1
Aaron Wilson

Sailors from around New England are expected to convene for the Edgartown Yacht Club’s annual Round the Island race on August 1.

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Drive-In Opening Night Celebrates Legacy of John Lewis
Aaron Wilson

The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival in conjunction with the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard kicked off their summer of drive-in movies Wednesday night with the showing of John Lewis: Good Trouble.

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New Species of Brown Snake Discovered on Island
Aaron Wilson

Wildlife specialist Gus Ben David has been looking for Dekay’s Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi) on the Vineyard since he was a boy.

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Charter Fisherman Echo Mantra of Safety First
Aaron Wilson

Although charter fishing resumed during phase one of Gov. Charlie Baker’s reopening plan, the dynamics of the business — in particular the small amount of space on a boat — have kept captains cautious.

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Virtual Summer Institute Series Opens With E.J. Dionne Jr.
Aaron Wilson

The Summer Institute is gearing up for a virtual season this year with seven speakers scheduled to present via Zoom.

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Open for Business — and Fun — in Oak Bluffs

From drive-in movies to dining outside, Oak Bluffs steps up to the plate to 
make the most of summer 2020.

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Oak Bluffs Board of Health Mulls Mandatory Mask Rule
Aaron Wilson

The Oak Bluffs board of health is considering adopting a mandatory mask rule in the downtown area, similar to one adopted by the town of Nantucket this week.

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