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Great Spangled Fritillary
2:47 pm, September 30, 2015Suzan BellincampiDavid Stanwood can usually be counted on for his good nature, as well as a good nature sighting — almost always paired with a fantastic photo. He didn’t...
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Brodifacoum Be Gone
2:51 pm, September 30, 2015Robert A. CulbertBioaccumulation occurs when a substance becomes concentrated inside the body of a living thing. It happened with DDT, which concentrated in bald eagles,...
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Nature's Wonders
2:55 pm, September 30, 2015Lynne IronsThe outdoor news this week has to be the lunar eclipse. Wow! It was so impressive. We hauled out lawn chairs, pillows and blankets. Talk about getting in touch...
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WUMB Member Concert
3:06 pm, September 30, 2015WUMB is hosting a free member concert on Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Loft in Oak Bluffs.The day begins with a local singer/songwriter event from 1 to 3...
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Blessing the Animals
3:11 pm, September 30, 2015Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven is welcoming all pets and their owners to its annual Blessing of The Animals, taking place this Saturday, Oct. 3. The service begins...
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Gay Head 10K
3:13 pm, September 30, 2015Admit it, you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to decide your weekend plans. But you’re in shape, enjoy a bit of adventure and haven’t been up to...
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In Community Survey, ACE MV Finds Mixed Results
3:45 pm, September 30, 2015Steve MyrickWhen it comes to adult education on the Vineyard, there is a wide difference between what Islanders want and what employers believe is needed. A recent study...
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Knowledge Is Garbage
2:03 pm, October 1, 2015Arnie ReismanAfter you left fifth grade did flax ever once cross your mind again?
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On the Pacific Crest Trail, Present and Future Echo Deeply
2:07 pm, October 1, 2015Ceili BrennanOn May 7 Ceili Brennan of East Chop and her friend began their quest to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from San Diego to British Columbia. On Monday, they will finish.
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Vineyard Notebook
3:27 pm, October 1, 2015Sue LamoreauxSummer has ebbed and fall is stirring. And what a beautiful summer it was. And what a beautiful fall it’s starting out to be. As I look out my kitchen window at the...
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Preparedness
5:59 pm, October 1, 2015As Hurricane Joaquin churned up through the southern Atlantic late this week, Islanders woke up with a jolt from the endless summer that has been the enduring hallmark of...
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Meals on Wheels Delivers; But Not Without Drivers
4:10 pm, October 1, 2015Heather HamacekMeals on Wheels has been delivering nutritious meals to home-bound seniors on the Vineyard for 43 years, but to keep the meals rolling out, volunteers are needed....
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Cape Air Says Noise Abatement Rules Are Being Followed
5:32 pm, October 1, 2015Steve MyrickResponding to recent complaints from West Tisbury residents about excessive noise from air traffic over the summer, the chief pilot for Cape Air said this week that...
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Fierce Debate Continues Over Beach Road Plan
12:35 pm, September 30, 2015Heather HamacekAt a three-hour-plus marathon meeting Tuesday, the Tisbury selectmen tentatively decided to take the Beach Road design question to a special town meeting...
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After Ten Years at Helm of Hospice, Terre Young Will Retire
5:38 pm, October 1, 2015Steve MyrickAs executive director of Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard for the past 10 years, Terre Young has earned spectacular praise for her stewardship of the organization. Now...
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Elementary Schools See Sharp Drop in Science Scores on MCAS Test
5:45 pm, October 1, 2015Bill EvilleResults from the MCAS test administered last spring show a steep drop in performance in science in most Vineyard elementary schools. But test scores tell only part of...
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Farm Neck Foundation Opens Grant Cycle
6:18 pm, October 1, 2015The Farm Neck Foundation has issued a call for applicants for the foundation’s 2015 grants. Eligible are all Island nonprofit organizations whose goal is to improve the quality...
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Simply Stunning
10:29 am, October 2, 2015Hancock Real EstateContemporary residence, designed with care and respect for the surroundings. Superb quality is apparent throughout this home, affectionately known as "Three...
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Hurricane Threat Distant, All Eyes on Weather
4:17 pm, October 2, 2015Julia WellsA rain-soaked, wind-lashed Vineyard headed into the weekend with all eyes on the weather as Hurricane Joaquin battered the Bahamas. The category four hurricane is...
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Earth Education, Local Food, Good Music; Living Local Festival Plants Many Seeds
3:24 pm, October 3, 2015Heather HamacekAfter days of drenching rain, the skies didn’t fully clear over the Agricultural Hall for the annual festival that celebrates all things local, sustainable and...
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