Thomas Humphrey

For Trader Fred, Community Is Built One Sweet Deal at a Time

Fred Mascolo still remembers the first order he made for his Edgartown discount store, the eponymous Trader Fred’s: 2,500 pairs of Dunham boots, each to be priced at $24.99.

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Land Bank Headquarters Fails to Attract Any Bids

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank commission is now rethinking how to handle the sale of its office building in Edgartown.

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On the Trail for 25 Years

Carrie Tankard and Elaine Weintraub had modest goals when they started the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard with four stops. But now they're at 36 - and still counting.

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West Tisbury Floats New Howes House Funding Plan

The new proposed formula would make West Tisbury responsible for 60 per cent of the renovation costs, Chilmark for 30 per cent and Aquinnah for 10 per cent.

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Community Greenhouse Taps New Manager

For three decades, 57-year-old Mike Tinus had been a music teacher at the regional high school, but during that time he and his family have always had their hands in the dirt.

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Flying Father Watches Over Island’s Antique Airfield

For more than 20 years, Father Nagle has retained a position as the aeronautical gatekeeper to the Trade Wind airfield, one of two grass airfields on the Vineyard.

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Island Grown Finds New Home for Food Pantry

Island Grown Initiative purchased an old warehouse in Oak Bluffs last week and plans to convert it into a the permanent home for the nonprofit's food pantry.

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Bird-a-Thon Meets Lost Bird Project

It is shaping up to be a big week for Vineyard birders.

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Rescuers Save Stranded Seal at Lucy Vincent

An agitated juvenile gray seal with a damaged flipper was scooped up by animal control officers and brought to the Mystic Aquarium Wednesday.

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Dead Whale Found in Chilmark

A decomposing minke whale was found washed ashore this week by an Island family that was out for a walk on their Cape Higgon beach.

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