Town, Tribe Square Off Before High Court Panel

The town of Aquinnah and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) were back in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit Monday morning.

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Two New Cases Reported on the Vineyard Friday; Nantucket Sees a Spike

TestMV reported two new coronavirus cases on the Island Friday, bringing the total case count to four this week after a 10-day lull coming into September.

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MVC Sounds Alarm Over Lack of Superintendent at State Forest

As wildfires rage across the West Coast, members of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission expressed grave concern about the status of the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest.

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Tribe, Town Return to Court Over Bingo Hall

More than a year after a U.S. District Court ruling halted construction on a proposed Wampanoag bingo hall in Aquinnah, the town and tribe will face off in court again.

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Katama Hangar Ready for Demolition

The dilapidated Katama Airfield hanger in Edgartown will be officially demolished over the next two weeks, town administrator James Hagerty informed selectmen at a meeting Tuesday.

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SSA Employee Covid Tests All Come Back Negative

Steamship Authority officials are breathing a sigh of relief after announcing on Wednesday that 38 contact-traced employees have tested negative for Covid-19.

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Hospital Gears up for Flu Season, Urging Vaccinations

After a summer in which coronavirus cases remained relatively stable on the Island, the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is preparing for a new threat come fall — the flu season.

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Two New Cases Reported Tuesday After Holiday Weekend

Island boards of health reported two new coronavirus cases over Labor Day weekend — breaking a weeklong caseless streak and marking the first new cases in September.

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Navy Seeks Public Comment on Noman’s Remediation Plan

The United States Navy is set to open a public comment period on its proposed remedial action plan for Noman’s island— a 600-acre dot off the coast of Chilmark that was used as a naval gunnery range and aerial bombardment site for much of the 20th century.

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Labor Day Brings Summer Exodus, and Crowds

An unusual summer closed with an unusual Labor Day on Monday, as the season’s traditional exodus also saw a bustling weekend.

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