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Two of the busiest roads on Martha’s Vineyard have seen an increasing number of vehicles in the last five years, leaving Island leaders wondering what can be done to ease congestion.
A person alleged that they were assaulted at the barracks by someone visiting a trooper stationed on the Island for the summer season, according to state police.
It’s a Tuesday afternoon at the Chilmark Library, and two dozen women are gathered in the meeting room. It’s completely quiet, except for the clicking of tiles moving between stacks, table, players and racks.
The ninth annual Darkness Into Vineyard Light walk, on Sept. 19, is also likely to be the last for the suicide prevention and awareness event, whose founders and sole organizers are stepping down for individual reasons.
Hall of fame wind surfer Nevin Sayre set a new personal best during his ‘Round the Island wing foil sail on Saturday.
Burgers and Bubbles
September 10, 2026
Once again, the title for best burger will be on the line at the third annual Burgers and Bubbles event.
George Tankard Memorial 5K
September 10, 2026
The 24th Annual NAACP George V. Tankard Jr. Memorial 5K road race/walk will place on Saturday, Sept. 19 — with a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 20.
Sengekontacket Reopens to Shellfishing
August 28, 2026
Sengekontacket Pond is back open to shellfishing nearly two months after the state closed it due to a heavy rainstorm and flooding.
Dead Whale Towed Out of Edgartown
August 28, 2026
The Edgartown shellfish department towed a decomposing whale out to sea Thursday after it had washed ashore in Katama Bay.
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