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Judge Rules Tribe Gave Up Rights to Build Casino in Aquinnah
5:25 pm, November 19, 2015John Kennedy and Alex ElvinThe decision on Nov. 13 by U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor 4th was a sweeping legal victory for the town of Aquinnah, the state and the...
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Learning to Speak Across the Ages with Wampanoag Language Program
5:05 pm, November 19, 2015Alex ElvinThe Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project, based in Mashpee, plans to co-launch a language immersion preschool next fall, marking a major milestone in its efforts to...
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Court Hearing Friday in Hall Family Contempt Case
5:45 pm, November 19, 2015Steve MyrickA hearing is scheduled Friday in Dukes County superior court where a judge will consider sanctions, including jail, for a prominent Edgartown commercial landlord...
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Ocean's 11; Flotilla 11-9 Is Official
5:49 pm, November 19, 2015Alex ElvinCoast Guard members from around the region gathered in the new Coast Guard Boathouse in Menemsha on Thursday morning to inaugurate the Island’s first volunteer...
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Cultural District Wants a Logo
5:47 pm, November 19, 2015The Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District (VVHCD) is launching a contest to develop a logo that will represent the district.
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After 18 Years on the Market, Buyer Finally Found for Nantucket
11:30 am, November 21, 1659Myles Pease GREAT HARBOR—Thomas Mayhew, owner of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, finally found a buyer for the smaller island, he announced today in Great Harbor. The...
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Jack (Mervie) Schimmelman Was a True Original
Friday, November 20, 2015 - 12:56pmJack (Mervie) Schimmelman was born on Feb. 17, 1948 and grew up in Forest Hills, N.Y. He died on Nov. 5 on Martha’s Vineyard after years of medical complications...
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Providing the Most Imporant Holiday Gift: Food
1:37 pm, November 20, 2015Heather HamacekIt was a bustling scene at the parish house behind First Baptist Church on Friday afternoon as volunteers organized and packaged Thanksgiving meals for families...
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In-Town Vineyard Haven
3:30 pm, November 20, 2015Karen M. Overtoom Real EstateThis lovely antique home is located close to town, ferry and shops. It is nicely sited on over a 1/2 acre parcel that the owner has sub-divided so...
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Vineyard Wins 37th Annual Island Cup
7:50 pm, November 21, 2015Alex Elvin The Island Cup came back to Martha's Vineyard with the Vineyarders and Coach Don Herman, who ended his 28-year career Saturday with a win 7-0 over Nantucket.
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Mary Rogers, Former Oak Bluffs Tax Collector and Devoted Family Matriarch
Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 10:26pmMary Kidder Rogers was born on July 10, 1927 in Bridgeport, Conn. and died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the age of 88.Moving to the Vineyard from Connecticut at...
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Tribe Will Appeal U.S. Court Ruling Denying Casino Rights
5:20 am, November 23, 2015John H. KennedyThe Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) will appeal a judge’s ruling denying it the right to operate a gambling hall in Aquinnah, a lawyer representing the...
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Marion Finbury Was Legendary Guidance Counselor, Avid Reader and Lifelong...
Monday, November 23, 2015 - 2:22pmMarion Kramer Finbury died in her sleep after a brief illness on Saturday morning, Nov. 21, at her home at the Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover. She was...
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Conservation Commission Prevails in Chappy Boardwalk Dispute
2:42 pm, November 23, 2015Julia WellsThe Edgartown conservation commission recently prevailed in a long-running legal dispute with a Chappaquiddick property owner over whether he could build a...
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On the Cliffs, History Is Alive at Vanderhoop Homestead
3:04 pm, November 23, 2015Mary Jane CarpenterAquinnah is not the place to go looking for interesting houses without trespassing. Interesting stories, yes, but the houses visible from the road are few...
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Tisbury School Honor Roll
3:08 pm, November 23, 2015The Tisbury School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2015–2016 school year.
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West Tisbury Town Column: Nov. 27
3:10 pm, November 23, 2015John S. AlleyFriday is the traditional start of the Christmas season and considered by retail merchants the busiest shopping day of the year, however Internet shopping with...
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On Chappy: Nov. 27
3:18 pm, November 23, 2015Peter WellsChappaquiddick island is still firmly attached to Martha’s Vineyard. The Trustees Of Reservations staff has determined that Norton Point is sufficiently stable to...
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Land Bank Revenues: Nov. 13
3:23 pm, November 23, 2015The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $199,683.54 for the business week ending on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015.
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Chilmark Town Column: Nov. 27
4:38 pm, November 23, 2015Jane N. SlaterChilmark will have feasted by the time you read this but as I write the holiday is still to come! We share best wishes with each other for a happy holiday...
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