Vineyard Backs Democratic Incumbents in Midterm Election
The six Island towns voted in near unison at the midterm elections Tuesday, standing together in favor of the Democratic incumbents for office and most of the ballot questions.
Election Day Sees Huge Turnout
Island town clerks reported strong early voting numbers and there was a steady stream of voters headed to the polls Tuesday.
Port Council Recommends Rate Hikes
The Steamship Authority’s advisory port council agreed this week to recommend that the Steamship Authority governing board approve an across-the-board slate of fare increases for next year.
Capacity at PAC Could be Dramatically Cut During Construction
Oak Bluffs public safety officials have backed a plan for the regional high school building project that would limit occupancy of the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center to just 49 people at a time, effectively closing the auditorium for two years beginning next summer.
MVC Calls on Census Bureau to Drop Proposed Changes
For the 2030 count, the Census Bureau is considering not counting immigrants who are illegally in the country and not asking all residents about their race and ethnicity.
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Islanders Join Nation in Midterm Elections
Islanders will join the rest of the country Tuesday in casting their ballots in the midterm elections. Polls open at 7 a.m. in all six…
Federated Church Honors Peter Boak
The Federated Church in Edgartown celebrated Peter Boak’s 30 years as music minister on Sunday with the world premiere of a new choral work commissioned…
John Rose Denies Allegations in Civil Lawsuit
Former Oak Bluffs fire chief John Rose is denying the allegation from a recent lawsuit that he placed a hidden camera in the bedroom of…
Staying Vigilant to Stop Lanternfly Spread
As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread across the Northeast, officials are looking to keep tabs on the Island to stop any infestation before…
Going Back in Time for Creativity
Throughout the fall, the Vineyard Preservation Trust has been inviting third and fourth grade students to travel back in time with them as part of…
Historic Needlepoint Rug Returns to Felix Neck
A few weeks ago, a needlepoint rug auctioned off in 1976 to benefit Felix Neck returned to the nature organization.
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Halloween Happens
From the October 27, 1995 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: To a number of Vineyard residents, Halloween is no small observance. At Shirley’s Hardware in Vineyard Haven, the staff treat the annual day of Hallow’s Eve as a big event.
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