Monthly Archives: September 2014
Robert A. “Edgar” Plante
Longtime charter boat Captain Robert A. Plante of Oak Bluffs, better known as “Edgar,” a man of strong convictions, who passed on his love...
Steve Ewing to receive Creative Living Award
The Permanent Endowment Fund for Martha’s Vineyard announced that Steve Ewing of Edgartown will receive the 2014 Creative Living Award in a ceremony on...
This was then: The Meat Wagon
Photos of long-ago Martha’s Vineyard.
Martha’s Vineyard JV squad falls to Bishop Feehan, 22-0
The first home football matchup of the season found the Vineyard overmatched.
Oak Bluffs board of health hosts heated fluoride debate
Voters may get the final say on whether to continue adding fluoride to town water.
Gloria Brooks
Gloria Brooks died peacefully early Tuesday morning at her home in West Tisbury, with her daughters Darleen Bungey and Geraldine Brooks beside her. She...
Small works, big impact at A Gallery
No wall space, no budget, no problem at A Gallery’s end-of-season show.
Read local: two Island love stories
Two new books wind Vineyard roots around the tangled web of love.
Up-Island pizza parties
Wood-fired pizza nights are a great way to warm up a fall evening.
Documentary follows food from seed to harvest
West Tisbury library's Living Local Harvest Festival to screen "Open Sesame."
Celebrate the life of Harold Hill
There will be a celebration of the life of Harold Hill from 1 pm to 3 pm, Saturday, Oct. 11, at the P.A. Club...
Mary Jane (Confrey) Bettencourt
Mary Jane (Confrey) Bettencourt of Sandwich died peacefully at home on Sept. 25, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 72.
Mary...
John Wesley (Jack) Walton
John Wesley (Jack) Walton died unexpectedly in his sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at his apartment in Concord. He was 63.His permanent home was...
With bow door repaired, SSA is back on schedule
The Steamship Authority completed overnight repairs to the ferry Martha’s Vineyard and resumed normal operations Tuesday morning.
Eleanore Benedict Hoar
Eleanore Benedict Hoar of Chappaquiddick died very peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the age of 96. Her funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct....
Charlotte wins 26th Pat West Gaff Rig and Schooner Race
Nat Benjamin’s Charlotte finished the race in a corrected time of 13 hours.
OB Open Market is a Sunday staple
Flea market in Washington Park livens up the Oak Bluffs shoulder season.
SSA will pull Martha’s Vineyard at 5 pm to repair bow door
Vehicles drivers had to back onto the double-ender ferry due to a balky door. The Steamship Authority plans to adjust schedules after 5 pm today.
State aviation officials caution county as airport commission returns to court
The airport commission asked a judge to block a county vote to expand the airport commission from 7 to 9 members.
Bridge Results
At the Edgartown Bridge Club on Monday September 15, nine tables were in play. North-South winners were Sue Collinson and Bea Phear, followed by...