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Truckin for Montessori
1:10 pm, October 29, 2014Vineyard Montessori invites everyone to its Truckin’ MV fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 1, where kids, and adults, can check out every manner of truck.
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Community Supper
1:15 pm, October 29, 2014The first community supper of the season takes place at Trinity parish house at the Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
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On Chappy: Oct. 31
1:21 pm, October 29, 2014Peter WellsA couple of weeks back, I mentioned half-jokingly the horror of depending on just one ferry boat to service Chappaquiddick Island. We’re on pins and needles the...
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Guided Walks
1:21 pm, October 29, 2014The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank staff leads guided walks in the winter season and they begin with a free natural history walk at Quansoo Preserve in Chilmark on Sunday, Nov. 2,...
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Poetry Workshop
1:30 pm, October 29, 2014West Tisbury poet laureate Justin Ahren leads word explorers through a poetry mining expedition titled Mining Poems for the Resonant Image on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to...
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Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 31
1:30 pm, October 29, 2014Jane N. SlaterThe Chilmark Volunteer Firefighters are hosting the annual get together for the children of the town with many treats and the usual exciting costume judging.
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Halloween Events Around the Island
1:45 pm, October 29, 2014Friday is Halloween and all around the Island the spooky and the ghoulish are running the show.
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Up-Island School District Unveils $10.7 Million Budget
4:32 pm, October 29, 2014Sydney BenderIf the draft budget is approved, taxpayers in West Tisbury, Aquinnah and Chilmark will pay $841,000 more for school costs. Assessments would increase the most in...
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Please Adopt Us
6:10 pm, October 29, 2014One of the joys of working at the animal shelter is the watching a homeless animal leave with a new owner.
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Despite Red Card Setback, Boys' Soccer Keeps the Streak Alive
6:28 pm, October 29, 2014Ivy AsheThe 2-0 win over Dennis Yarmouth came despite the fact that the team’s leading scorer was on the sidelines. Junior Jason Lages drew a red card in a game Monday against...
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Sensible Spending
5:45 pm, October 30, 2014The Island is justifiably proud of its public schools, which consistently turn in impressive scores on standardized tests and turn out successful, well-rounded graduates.
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Election Day 2014
5:48 pm, October 30, 2014Midterm elections have a reputation for being lackluster, but with a dead-heat gubernatorial race now days away from a decision and other key issues drawing attention and...
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Oh Little Bluestem I Love You, Yes I Do
5:52 pm, October 30, 2014Alex ElvinSandplain grasslands, which are most extensive on the Cape and Islands, as well as on Long Island, usually include a variety of grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. But...
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School Committee Race Comes Amid Rising Budget Concerns
7:14 pm, October 30, 2014Olivia HullIn a time of flux for Vineyard public schools, a race is underway to determine the makeup of the Up-Island Regional School Committee. Six candidates are competing...
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Oak Bluffs Supports Sand Mining Prospect in Ocean Plan
7:19 pm, October 30, 2014Olivia HullAs elected officials up-Island balk at the prospect of offshore sand mining, Oak Bluffs is voicing support for the venture. At a selectmen’s meeting early this week,...
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Boys' Soccer Heads to Postseason for Fourth Consecutive Year
7:20 pm, October 30, 2014Ivy AsheTheir regular season ended Wednesday with a win before a home crowd, but the Vineyard soccer boys are hoping to keep the wins coming as they enter the postseason. Games...
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Lages Leads the Way as Vineyard Boys' Soccer Heads to Postseason
10:09 am, October 30, 2014Ivy AsheJason Lages's trademark run has served him well so far this year. He has a team-leading 29 goals and 12 assists, and has broken Lucas Brewer’s 2005 school record for...
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County Candidates Mix of New and Old
7:27 pm, October 30, 2014Alex ElvinGreater transparency, expanded human services and more state funding are among the goals shared by candidates running for the Dukes County commission. Eight people...
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Nine Candidates for Nine Seats on the Martha's Vineyard Commission
7:28 pm, October 30, 2014Alex ElvinCandidates running for nine open seats on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission reflect a wide range of priorities for the Island’s regional planning and review agency,...
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Election Day Is Tuesday; Town Clerks Predicting High Voter Turnout
7:31 pm, October 30, 2014Olivia HullVineyard voters head to the polls on Tuesday to weigh in on races at the federal, state and local level, some of which are hotly contested. Islanders have requested...
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