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Wind and rain arrived in force and set the tone. A dog looked out the window and said no thanks, then turned back to the nap in progress. The same thought was had by many, although some hardy souls went out to have a look at what the storm had wrought.
The northeaster passing over the Vineyard Saturday brought strong winds and heavy rains that caused some coastal flooding and sporadic power outages.
A new early hunting season for the Vineyard started this week as part of an overarching effort to cut down the deer population on the Island in the name of public health.
Jaime Curley started as the Vineyard public schools superintendent in July and is spending her first months getting to know the district, its schools and students.
Squash comes sooner than you would expect. It’s ready to harvest in late August and early September, although many varieties need to cure for a few weeks for their starches to turn to sugars.
Martha's Vineyard Magazine Photo Contest
September 25, 2026
Submissions for the 18th annual Martha’s Vineyard Magazine photography contest close on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Trip Barnes Memorial Rescheduled
September 23, 2026
The celebration of life for Trip Barnes, originally scheduled for Sunday Sept. 27, has been postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather.
West Tisbury Bans Tree Planting in Cemeteries
September 21, 2026
The select board took the vote last Wednesday after the cemetery superintendent at Lambert’s Cove Cemetery requested a change in regulations.
Steamship Cancels Information Sessions
September 15, 2026
The Steamship Authority has cancelled a series of planned information sessions on the future reservations system, scheduled for Sept. 15 online, Sept. 17 on Martha's Vineyard and Sept. 21 on Nantucket.
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From the September 27, 1940 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: The summer season of 1940, now closed, had a little of just about everything.
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