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Oscar Thompson has spent the summer chasing turtles for his senior thesis at college. Not known for their speed, painted turtles can still be elusive in their natural habitat deep within the Vineyard's ponds.
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum recently honored Len Butler, Robert S. Douglas and Catherine (Kay) Mayhew for their service to the Island.
Oak Bluffs selectmen are examining whether the Island’s largest moped rental dealer is operating on town property.
The superintendent of the Manuel Correllus State Forest will leave this week after two years on the job. Virginia Dautreuil steps down Sept. 2.
An Edgartown man died in an apparent drowning while swimming in the Edgartown Great Pond Saturday afternoon, state police confirmed. The victim has been identified as Clinton Griesser, 32.
D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, partners in life and work, have made a career out of documentary film-making, from Bob Dylan to presidential campaigns. They were on the Vineyard last week with their latest film, Unlocking the Cage.