Local Congressional rep favors speed-zone exemption
News Eunki Seonwoo - 0
U.S. Representative Bill Keating, representative for the Islands, favors an exemption for some local waters from speed restrictions proposed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intended to protect North Atlantic right whales.Keating says...
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An outburst over a croissant shop in Chilmark
News Hayley Duffy - 0
A Vineyard farmer stormed out of a recent public hearing, swearing at local officials, as members of the Chilmark select board gave their approval to a croissant shop to open in Menemsha.The contentious topic...
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The Fourth has arrived
News Hayley Duffy - 0
Cars crammed onto the Steamship Authority freight deck carry license plates from Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and all corners of America. Amid the parade of passengers arriving on the Island Tuesday,...
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Over $120,000 raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters
News The Martha's Vineyard Times - 0
The Blooming Bids for Kids annual fundraiser to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization raised a record-breaking $120,000 at the event on Friday, June 14.The sold-out crowd of more than 220 supporters, participants,...
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County communications director retires after 27 years
News The Martha's Vineyard Times - 0
The woman on the other end of the phone line when Islanders dial 911 — the “voice of calm” — is retiring after nearly three decades.The Dukes County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the retirement of...
Creative Living Award open for nominations
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The Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation is now inviting nominations for the 2024 Creative Living Award, honoring Vineyarders who exemplify community member Ruth J. Bogan’s courage, intelligence, and love for the Island.Ruth J. Bogan was...
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Community Services dedicates childcare center
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On June 26, M.V. Community Services announced the dedication of its Early Childhood Center as the Paul and Sandra Pimentel Early Childhood Center.Sandra Pimentel, a nurse, and the late Paul Pimentel, an engineer, each...
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From the Congo to the Shenandoah
News Daniel Greenman - 2
A group of student refugees who have left behind war-ravaged areas in Africa are spending a week on board the iconic tall ship the Shenandoah.The students showed up full of energy to Owen Park...
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Dolphin spotted near Dike Bridge
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Bob Carroll spotted something out the window of his Chappaquiddick home on Sunday morning that doesn’t happen every day. Originally, he saw a fin, and thought what we’d all be thinking on Amity Island...
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New England Wind projects slated for construction
News Eunki Seonwoo - 1
UpdatedConstruction of wind projects off the coast of the Vineyard is starting to ramp up.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved construction and operations plans for two major offshore wind projects recently: Ørsted’s...
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Charges ramp up to murder for Ravizza
News Eunki Seonwoo - 1
Updated July 2Connecticut police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Jared Ravizza on a charge of murder.While police have connected Ravizza to the death of his roommate in their Deep River home...
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Cape, Island sheriffs push back against D.A.
News Daniel Greenman - 0
The legal dispute between the Cape and Islands D.A. and two sheriffs continued in the state’s highest court on Friday, as both the Dukes and Barnstable County Sheriffs filed to dismiss the D.A.’s attempt...
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Two loggerheads washed ashore in June
News Hayley Duffy - 1
The bodies of two loggerhead sea turtles were found on the Vineyard in recent weeks, both of which likely died out at sea before washing ashore on the Island.While there were no signs that...
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Island dispensary reopens after state ruling
News Hayley Duffy - 1
Island Time, one of two dispensaries on the Island, reopened after a successful back-and-forth with state regulators Saturday, June 29, and saw a surge of customers. Doors were closed for 6½ weeks, starting in...
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Price increases on third SSA vessel conversion
News Sam Houghton - 5
The Steamship Authority is going forward with the retrofit of a new freight vessel, the third in line from a series of vessels purchased from a Louisiana company in 2022. The price tag for...
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MV Commission conducting Island-wide survey
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The Martha’s Vineyard Commission regional planning agency wants seasonal and full-time Vineyarders to fill out a 12-question anonymous survey asking for people’s thoughts on a variety of issues, including real estate development, climate change,...
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Basketball champ returns to the Island
News Nikeya Tankard - 2
On Wednesday evening, police officers, firefighters, and the press were called to the Martha’s Vineyard Airport — not for an emergency, but for a special welcome for Vineyard basketball star Geovane Meikle.18-year-old Geo, as...
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The Island’s hidden homeless
News Hayley Duffy - 23
Jonathan Scoggins sat up halfway from his position lying in the shade to arrange a small fan, powered by his portable solar panel, at a 45° angle so that the light breeze lifted to...
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Osprey nest blamed for Oak Bluffs power outage
News Eunki Seonwoo - 16
Updated 10:53 pmMore than 2,000 Eversource customers in Oak Bluffs were struck by a power outage on Wednesday night.Eversource officials say an osprey nest on top of a utility pole came in contact with...
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Sunrise Wind cleared to start construction
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Another industrial offshore wind farm off the coast of the Vineyard is preparing to start construction.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved Sunrise Wind’s construction and operations plan on June 21, according to...
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