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Lots of Houses, Nobody Home; Rural Scholars Report on Homeless Study
1:47 pm, November 2, 2015Heather HamacekOnce again, the rural scholars program visited the Vineyard to study a pressing Island issue. This year's topic was homelessness and the housing shortage.
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Daniel Kaeka 3rd, Longtime Steamship Terminal Night Watchman and Skilled...
Monday, November 2, 2015 - 2:01pmDaniel Kapioanuenue Kaeka 3rd of Hilo, Hawaii, died on Oct. 29 after a long-term illness. He was 79.Danny (Hawaii 5-0) Kaeka was born on Dec. 12, 1935, in Honolulu,...
View ArticleWilliam C. Mill, Beloved Patriarch, Train Enthusiast, and Man of Many Talents
Monday, November 2, 2015 - 2:18pmWilliam C. (Bill) Mill of Vineyard Haven, predeceased by his beloved wife Muriel (Sue), died Oct. 31 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital surrounded by his family. Thanks...
View ArticleAnnouncing Isabelle
3:19 pm, November 2, 2015Kristina E. Finley and Nicholas Teixeira of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Isabelle Avery Teixeira, who was born Oct. 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
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Renovations Brighten Future for Mayhew-Meinelt House, Show Glimpses of the Past
10:05 pm, November 2, 2015Alex ElvinThe South Road home, owned by eight generations of the same family for more than 300 years, is getting its most complete makeover since it was built in 1713.
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New Arrivals at High School: 51 Rainbow Trout
4:03 pm, November 3, 2015Heather HamacekFifty-one rainbow trout arrived at the high school Tuesday morning, part of the horticulture program’s unit on aquaculture. The vocational program will use the...
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Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1
6:14 pm, November 3, 2015Douglas Plotkin and Andrea F. Plotkin purchased 252 Waldrons Bottom Road in West Tisbury from Carl E. Tack 3rd and Martha F. Tack for $1,515,000 on Oct. 30.
View ArticleWest Tisbury Town Column: Nov 6
6:38 pm, November 3, 2015Friday may be the start of a long holiday weekend for some of us. The post office, school, and all other town and county buildings will be closed on Wednesday in honor of...
View ArticleLand Bank Revenues: Oct. 30
6:38 pm, November 3, 2015The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $199,014 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.
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Special Town Meeting Approves Projects at Aquinnah Circle, Philbin Beach
10:25 am, November 4, 2015Alex ElvinAquinnah voters on Tuesday sped through a 10-article special town meeting warrant — the first of the season on the Island — approving $111,200 in spending proposals.
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Post Season Play: Golf Scores Big, Soccer and Field Hockey Begin
11:25 am, November 4, 2015Heather HamacekThe high school golf team had its best season ever with a second place finish in the state tournament. On Thursday the girls' field hockey team takes on Mashpee...
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Roger Neuhoff, 87, Built Career as Broadcast Executive
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 3:12pmRoger Neuhoff, a longtime broadcast executive, loving husband and father who had summered in Edgartown for more than five decades, died peacefully Oct. 28 at the...
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Jenni Oliver, Artist Whose Work Graced Covers of The New Yorker
Julia WellsWednesday, November 4, 2015 - 3:24pmJenni Oliver, the Edgartown painter and illustrator whose graceful work appeared on covers of The New Yorker, died at home on Oct. 29. The cause was...
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West Tisbury Looks at New Approach to Building Maintenance
3:38 pm, November 4, 2015Heather HamacekIn an effort to maintain town buildings, the West Tisbury selectmen last week agreed to reexamine how they budget for large maintenance projects. Town treasurer...
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Guided Hike to Explore Lake Tashmoo
4:40 pm, November 5, 2015The Tisbury Vision Council is offering a unique opportunity to learn more about Lake Tashmoo with a guided walking tour this Saturday, Nov. 7.
View ArticleMidnight Farm Manager Charged With Theft
4:51 pm, November 5, 2015A manager at the upscale Vineyard Haven store Midnight Farm has been charged with allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise while employed at the store.
View ArticleTouch a Truck at Truckin' MV
4:54 pm, November 5, 2015The Vineyard Montessori School hosts its third annual Truckin’ MV event on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
View ArticleFundraiser for Apple Welch
4:58 pm, November 5, 2015On Wednesday, Nov. 11, there will be a fundraiser for Neil (Apple) Welch, who is rehabilitating from a car accident that occurred last fall.
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Chilmark Special Town Meeting Monday
4:56 pm, November 5, 2015Alex ElvinA 10-article special town meeting in Chilmark next week will focus on projects in Menemsha and around Tea Lane. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the...
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Field Hockey Team Shuts Out Opponent in First Round of Playoffs
5:53 pm, November 5, 2015Heather HamacekThe Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School field hockey team beat Mashpee 2-0 in their first post-season game on Thursday during the preliminary round of the...
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