Islanders to Cast Their Ballots at Midterm Elections
Islanders will weigh in on the governor’s race, Massachusetts’ federal representation in Washington, D.C. and an array of ballot questions at the midterm elections next week.
Haunted House Is a Frightful Passion
For two weeks in late October, Martha’s Vineyard Screenprinting shuts down their normal operations to prepare for a distinctly different business venture: a haunted house. It will be open on Oct. 30 and 31.
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Celebrates Giving Back
The annual celebration of the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation took place on Tuesday evening at Camp Jabberwocky in Vineyard Haven. The event acknowledged the bank’s community giving for the year, which totaled more than $2.3 million.
Vineyard Golfer Shines at State Tournament
Jacoby Light shot a 78 at Monday’s state golf tournament, earning him a 17th place tie for his round at Franklin Country Club.
Halloween Horrors at Ghost Island Farm
Rusty Gordon, who owns Ghost Island Farm, was still hard at work on this week adding the final touches to his annual Halloween display.
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Lula Wins Brazilian Presidential Election
The contest for president between Lula and Bolsonaro was closely watched by the Vineyard’s Brazilian population.
Cross Country Team Wins League Championship
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys cross country team won the Cape & Islands League Championship last weekend.
Harbor Homes Names New Shelter Director
With the Harbor Homes overnight winter shelter set to open for the season this weekend, the Island homelessness nonprofit announced today the arrival of a…
Pet Parrot Escape Has a Happy Ending
In early October Coco the parrot escaped from his home in West Tisbury. Five days later, he was rescued by a fourth grader at the…
New Appeal Asks About Cape Pogue Trail Permits
A new appeal from a Chappaquiddick land owner is questioning if The Trustees of Reservations has the proper permits for its oversand vehicle trails on…
Sheriff’s Meadow Receives Its Largest Land Acquisition
This week, the Vineyard Open Land Foundation gifted 335 acres of land to the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation in what marks the largest conservation land acquisition…
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Derby Throwback
From the October 20, 1967 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: The leads in the twenty-second annual fishing derby were further capsized during the final hours of fishing. The derby ended at noon on Sunday, and the weighing-in continued until 2 o’clock.










