Three towns on Martha’s Vineyard voted to ban gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028. Federal cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have impact on the Island. We check out “For the Birds”, ...

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $144,200 for the business week ending on Friday, March 28, 2025.

West Tisbury voters gave the initial green light for a $1.6 million override and a $200,000 debt ...

Louise Gartley Thorpe, of New Vernon, N.J., died on March 26, surrounded by love. She was 95. Born in Newark, NJ, on June 29, 1929, Louise’s life was one full of joy, creativity and kindness. She ...

A grammar school, a historic church and a high school performing arts center: what do these three locations have in common? On Tuesday, they will each play an integral role in the ongoing democratic ...

The first singing American robins are eagerly anticipated every spring. Ten robins were loudly and continuously singing at my house on April 4, on a day where temperatures approached 70 degrees.

Robert M. Sawyer of Tisbury died on April 4 at his home on Martha’s Vineyard. He was 87 years old. Robert was born in 1937 to David and Thelma Sawyer in Brookline, where he was raised with his ...

Elizabeth (Betty) Brady of Vineyard Haven, a lifelong community builder, mental health advocate and dedicated executive assistant and office manager, died on March 19. Born in New York City in 1933, ...

Carole J. Sittard, of Oak Bluffs and formerly of Chicopee, died on March 11 surrounded by her loving husband of nearly 59 years. She was 82. Born on Dec. 13, 1942 to Wilbur and Irene (Mercure) Simard ...