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Sparks Fly Over Draft Gender Policy for School Sports Travel

A draft policy that would require gender-based chaperoning of sports teams has quickly become a sticky topic for the regional high school committee.

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After Making History, Bill Clinton Follows a New Muse

Former President Clinton appeared before a sold-out audience Wednesday to discuss his new book, The President Is Missing, written with James Patterson.

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Island Emergency Managers Hone Readiness

It's peak hurricane season, and Island emergency managers are practicing tabletop drills and making sure they are stocked up for shelters — just in case.

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The Long Arc of Social Change

Activism is what inspires Mr. Raskin and what motivated Vineyard author Alexandra Styron to write a handbook for young people on protest and engagement.

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Crowded Island Stays Safe on Busy Weekend, Police Report

On one of the busiest weekends of the year, police said there were few incidents of note. “It’s the news I want to give to you,” said West Tisbury chief Matthew Mincone.

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Head of NAACP Pauses Briefly for Martha's Vineyard Vacation

For Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, coming to the Island from his home in Jackson, Miss., for a weeklong vacation this month was an easy choice.

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Audio Postcard: Moments from the Agricultural Fair

A lamb’s first shearing, saucy ribs, dogs and cakes named best in show: two Gazette reporters spend the weekend at the 157th Agricultural Fair, speaking to Islanders and visitors and recording the moments that make up the fair experience.

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Valerie Jarrett Speaks of Public Service, Love for Martha's Vineyard

The senior advisor to former President Obama discussed her life and career before a crowd at the Union Chapel.

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Late Plover Nests Lead to Prolonged Beach Closures

Two piping plover nests have caused unusually long closures at Norton Point Beach this season, testing the patience of vacationers

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Tour Highlights Substandard Conditions at Tisbury School

Inadequate conditions at the town school were on full display during a tour this week attended by a large group of town officials.

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