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Clarence A. (Trip) Barnes 3rd, the Vineyard’s famed raconteur whose life resembled a tall tale that stretched from growing up on Park Avenue in New York City to decades running Clarence A. Barnes Moving and Storage, died on Sept. 1.
After 25 years as one of Martha’s Vineyard’s only dedicated surf shops, Boneyard Surf Co., located on Main street in Edgartown, is scheduled to close in the coming weeks.
Sitting Cape and Islands district attorney Robert Galibois won Tuesday’s Democratic primary with widespread support from Vineyard voters.
Rogerio da Silva Lima flew back to Brazil this past weekend, according to his attorney. Mr. da Silva Lima's immigration case spurred protests after he and his teenage son were taken into custody while they were fishing off Menemsha.
Swimming at South Beach was halted for several hours Monday after a woman suffered injuries that may have been from a shark bite, according to officials.
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.
Select Board Details Reasons for Fireworks Cancellation
August 27, 2026
On Wednesday, the Oak Bluffs firework committee released a statement explaining that unfavorable seas and weather forced the town to cancel the longstanding August tradition.
Oak Bluffs Reminds Businesses of Plastic Bottle Ban
August 27, 2026
The Oak Bluffs select board is making a new effort to remind businesses of a town bylaw banning the sale of most single-use plastic bottles smaller than 34 ounces.
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