Man Held Without Bail on Rape, Assault Charges
2:55 pm, March 26, 2015A Vineyard Haven man is being held without bail after being arraigned last week on 23 charges, including assault to murder and rape.
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March Goes Out
5:03 pm, March 26, 2015After months of deep snow and bitter cold, it comes as little surprise that spring has struggled to begin.
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Gutter Ball
5:04 pm, March 26, 2015When developer Sam Dunn came before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission last year seeking permission to build his bowling alley in Oak Bluffs, one key selling point was the plan to...
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Discovery of Endangered Plant Poses Problem for Gay Head Light Project
11:19 am, March 25, 2015Alex Elvin The Gay Head Light relocation project has hit a potential snag following recent notice from the state Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program that the site...
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Preserving the Future and the Past, Gazette Upgrades Printing Process
6:22 pm, March 26, 2015The Vineyard Gazette this week welcomed a new piece of technology into its decades-old printing operation with the addition of a new computer-to-plate unit.
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In Aftermath of Fatal Fire, Officals Stress Preparation
6:27 pm, March 26, 2015Alex Elvin Victims of a house fire in Edgartown that claimed the life of 32-year-old David Cleary last week have received an outpouring of support from the community, including...
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Center For Living Looks to Towns for Help with Building Purchase
6:32 pm, March 26, 2015Alex Elvin The Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living is looking for support for a new building from town meeting voters in all towns, who will be asked whether to support a $1.6...
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State Challenges Airport Appointments
6:45 pm, March 26, 2015Olivia Hull The state agency that oversees airports is casting doubt on the official makeup of the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission, following a vote by the Dukes County...
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Court Backs Town in Boch Helicopter Dispute
6:53 pm, March 26, 2015Jane Seagrave The town of Edgartown can legally prohibit resident Barbara Boch from taking off and landing a helicopter on her lawn, according to a land court ruling in a...
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Verdict Is In; Judge Williams Declares Himself Retired
6:59 pm, March 26, 2015Sara Brown The Hon. H. Gregory Williams has had a career path that led him from herpetology to English major to 10 years as the first justice in the Edgartown district court....
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MVC Names Four Finalists in Search for New Director
2:35 pm, March 27, 2015Olivia Hull A search committee has recommended four finalists for the post of executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. The candidates were chosen from an original...
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Candidates for Selectmen Appeal to Oak Bluffs Voters
5:48 pm, March 27, 2015Ivy AsheAs a five-way race heats up for two seats on the Oak Bluffs board of selectmen, candidates made their pitch to voters at a forum Wednesday. There are two incumbents and...
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Margaret Howe Freydberg, Chilmark Poet, Dies at 107
7:59 pm, March 27, 2015Julia WellsThe poet and novelist whose grace, elegance and remarkable longevity spanned more than a century of life, died at her home overlooking Stonewall Pond on Friday...
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MVC Decides Not to Review Mullen Way Subdivision
12:44 pm, March 28, 2015Olivia Hull A project to develop seven acres of land near downtown Edgartown will bypass a regional planning review, following a vote at the Martha’s Vineyard Commission...
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Peggy Freydberg, Beloved Novelist, Poet, and Friend
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 1:25pmMargaret (Peggy) Freydberg, novelist, poet, source of inspiration and great friend to so many, died at home on March 27 surrounded by people who loved her. She had...
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Vineyard Skaters Take the Ice for Annual Figure Skating Show
5:45 pm, March 28, 2015Ivy Ashe Divas on Ice, the 27th annual Martha’s Vineyard Figure Skating Club spring show, featured performances to music by Aretha, Whitney, Dolly, Beyonce, and Taylor (among...
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Steven Vages Loved Being on the Water, Fishing and Boating
Monday, March 30, 2015 - 2:51pmSteven Thomas Vages, of West Tisbury and Cape Cod, died Tuesday, March 17, at his home. He was 60.Steven was born on Dec. 25, 1954. He was the son of Thomas L. Vages Jr....
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Sunken Boat Removed from Tashmoo; Officials Say Damage Minimal from Diesel Spill
9:56 am, March 31, 2015Steve Myrick and Olivia Hull A 30-foot sport fishing boat that sank overnight Monday in Lake Tashmoo was removed from the pond Tuesday as officials assessed the damage from the...
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High Schoolers Use Their Noodles in Annual Linguini Bridge Contest
6:20 am, March 31, 2015Alex Elvin Students gathered Monday morning in the high school performing arts center for the 18th Linguini Bridge Contest. Freshman Graham Lewis was the winner with a bridge...
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Traffic, Parking Rules Yield to Construction Work in Edgartown
6:23 am, March 31, 2015Steve MyrickEdgartown selectmen agreed Monday to traffic and parking restrictions to accommodate ongoing construction on the new town library at the entrance to town, and also on...
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