PETA ad prompts ban on ferry advertisements
The Steamship Authority will no longer be running advertisements, eliminating what is typically a $100,000 annual revenue stream for the ferry line.
The Steamship board voted 3-1 to stop accepting new ads until an updated...
Possible turbine debris spotted in Edgartown
Edgartown officials say that debris from the broken Vineyard Wind turbine blade may have come ashore on the Island on Thursday evening. Vineyard Wind has not confirmed that the debris was actually from the...
Island hospital recovers from ‘major’ digital incident
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is recovering from what it described as a “major digital incident” caused by a global software outage, a hospital spokesperson told the Times on Saturday.
“Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is operational and open...
A helping hand for young Island families
Living in another country, away from family, brought some uncertainties for the Hulkas, especially since they were establishing their roots in an area with a high cost of living —Martha’s Vineyard.
Originally hailing from Central...
No First Lady, but possibly first First Man coming to the Island
Updated July 24.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, is now set to come to the Vineyard on July 29 for the campaign fundraiser event. As reported by the New York Times, Emhoff will...
Island teacher, rock musician dies at 62
Laurie Lindeen, an English teacher at Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School and former frontwoman for the all-woman grunge band Zuzu’s Petals, died from a brain aneurysm at the age of 62 on July 1.
“She...
Oak Bluffs objects to New Bedford freight service
Oak Bluffs officials are taking a stand against a proposed plan to have a New Bedford company, 41 North Offshore, run freight service into the town’s port.
During a Tuesday morning Steamship Authority board meeting,...
Climate change, lye and a possible solution near the Vineyard
A novel experiment to study ways to slow climate change that includes dumping thousands of pounds of sodium hydroxide, commonly referred to as lye, into waters about nine miles from Nomans Land has raised...
Island hospital reports increase in COVID-19 cases
Some Island officials are starting to wear masks again and some events have been canceled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital officials are reporting that the number of cases has grown...
More turbine debris falling from broken blade
Updated
A “significant piece” of the Vineyard Wind turbine blade that broke on Saturday, sending pieces of fiberglass to Nantucket, has detached and officials are expecting more debris to wash ashore.
Vineyard Wind released a statement...
A small win for Island river herring
Island herring managers say they are optimistic for the dwindling species, following a recent decision by a regional fishing agency to pass a number of measures intended to help rebuild both sea and river...
Community responds to HarborWorks project
About 50 Islanders came out Tuesday to the Gannon and Benjamin boatyard overlooking Vineyard Haven Harbor for the first listening event in the planned redevelopment of a stretch of the waterfront on Beach Road.
The...
46th annual Possible Dreams fundraiser announced
The 46th annual Possible Dreams fundraiser will be hosted by Seth Meyers this Sunday at 4 pm, to benefit Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS).
A main feature of the event is in an auction, which...
Chamber names new executive director
The Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) has appointed Erica Ashton as its new executive director, and Alessandra Hagerty as deputy director. The Chamber said in a statement that both bring experience and a...
Public input begins on high school project
Community listening sessions are underway for Vineyarders to share their thoughts on a project that could remake one of the Island’s most important buildings.
The project to redesign the 64-year-old Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School...
New testing method helping toxic algae response
“When in doubt, stay out,” is the motto that the Massachusetts government reports when it comes to swimming in freshwater ponds with the risk of harmful cyanobacterial blooms.
July is the worst time of the...
Chilmark special makes quick work of single-article warrant
Registered voters of Chilmark voted to transfer the sum of $403,831.63 from the General Stabilization Fund Monday night at a special town meeting.
Held at the Chilmark Community Center, the meeting, scheduled for 7:30 pm,...
Feds shut down Vineyard Wind as investigation continues
Updated, July 17
Vineyard Wind is reporting that one of its turbine blades was damaged on Saturday evening, leaving fiberglass scattered around its lease area and debris washed ashore on Nantucket.
Federal officials have said that...
Weigh in on the High School building project
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will be holding public information sessions across the Island this week, looking to hear your thoughts on the high school building project.
The project, a collaboration between the school...
All things berry at Congregational church celebration
More than 500 Vineyarders flocked to the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury on a rainy Saturday afternoon, looking to get their fill of smoothies, pies, parfaits, and the particularly popular strawberry shortcake.
The Berry...