Staying Present in the Passenger Seat

I am being driven around the Island by my son Hardy, from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown, across to Vineyard Haven, then up through West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah.

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Charter School Adds Prestigious New Program to Curriculum
Bill Eville

The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is set to begin a new chapter in its academic development after being accepted into the International Baccalaureate program.

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Walking With Warnock Is a Family Affair
Bill Eville

One summer, about nine years ago, when my daughter was three years old and the Rev. Raphael Warnock came for his annual visit, she grabbed him by the hand.

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Gathered Together in a Sea of Gratitude

We are gathered on the porch, exchanging presents, sharing some champagne and crackers too.

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So Long Smartphone, Hello Curiosity
Bill Eville

Paul Greenberg writes about the outdoors. Most often he can be found at sea chronicling the life of fish in his books.

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The Hungry Ghosts of the Holidays
Bill Eville

For many years, instead of eating Thanksgiving dinner I called up the local health club and asked if I could use their sauna.

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They Walk Among Us, Vineyard Ghosts Are Restless Souls
Bill Eville

In Ghosts of Martha's Vineyard, Thomas Dresser has written a book that is part hair raiser and part comfortable journey through the Island’s past.

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Art Exhibit Lets Humor Lead the Way
Bill Eville

Beginning earlier this week and running through Nov. 15, the mind and talent of Paul Karasik will be on display at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center.

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Walking in Viking Footsteps? Maybe
Bill Eville

Just off the coast of Noman’s Land is a rock that once rested on the island.

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Found on Craig’s List, Derby Grand Prize Is Classic Boat Design
Bill Eville

The story of the Cape Codder 19 dates to the late 1960s when Sandy Urquhart was tinkering with hull designs aimed at creating an affordable craft made specifically for Cape and Vineyard waters.

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