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New album from Carly Simon comes out Friday -
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (423+ words) Carly Simon’s first album in more than 18 years, “Comes in Waves,” is set to be released this Friday, August 14, six decades after her solo debut. Written and recorded primarily at her Martha’s Vineyard home, the 12-track album combines a body…...
Chilmark takes steps toward cell towers -
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (457+ words) Chilmark officials are eyeing infrastructure improvements to bolster cellular coverage in the town, a lack of which has contributed to longtime safety concerns. The Chilmark Select Board is scheduled to meet with the planning board on Monday, Aug. 10 to discuss…...
Celebrating local industry in Menemsha -
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (438+ words) Local fishermen came together in Menemsha on Thursday afternoon for the ninth annual Meet the Fleet, hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust. For many Islanders, the event that took place on the Menemsha docks 3 to 7 pm as the…...
Katama Meadows decision pushed to September -
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (843+ words) The deliberation on the 54-acre subdivision proposed in Edgartown called Katama Meadows went over time again Thursday, and further discussion was pushed until September 10. Islanders who are anxiously awaiting some certainty regarding Katama Meadows will have to wait a bit…...
Islanders get a call to defend against a growing threat to civil rights under Trump -
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (212+ words) All that’s happening on the Island this summer, especially this month, can feel overwhelming with events as varied as Michelle Obama preparing to speak about her new book, the high-wattage African American Film Festival to the quaint but classic Agricultural…...
A strain on public safety -
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (1419+ words) A series of serious emergencies have strained the Martha’s Vineyard community this summer, and understaffed departments of first responders across the Island are raising concerns about public safety. Many local chiefs are saying the severity and complexity of the calls…...
Housing bank fails to pass in state legislature -
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (559+ words) As housing prices soar and more Islanders find it difficult to secure stable accommodation than ever, the legislation to create a funding source for initiatives like rent assistance and adapting existing housing into affordable units has failed to pass at…...
Tragedy reminds us to beware rip currents -
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (194+ words) The tragedy at Long Point will be remembered for generations, and it offers powerful lessons for all of us about navigating the treacherous waters of a rip current. There aren’t any lifeguards at several beaches on the Island, and we…...
Motown comes to Martha’s Vineyard, free concert -
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (161+ words) The performance will feature hits from Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, and more. The concert is free to the community. Monday, August 10, at the MVCMA Tabernacle, 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs. Kids (and adults)…...
Maggie Haberman on ‘Regime Change’ -
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (239+ words) “Regime Change” is a deeply researched account of the first 14 months of the second Trump presidency. “This is a form of regime change in our country,” Haberman said. “The title is really about our own country and what we’re experiencing…...