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MVC to Open New Hearing on Katama Meadows Subdivision

Louisa Hufstader | Saturday, January 17 2026 - 9:10am

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission will open a new public hearing next week on revised plans for the Katama Meadows subdivision, after commissioners voted Thursday to accept the withdrawal of a previous application.

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For Patrick Kennedy the Personal is Political

Louisa McCullough

Patrick J. Kennedy spoke at the Old Whaling Church Friday from a place of personal experience about his battles with addiction.

Alex's Place and Aquinnah Library Make Beautiful Music Together

Louisa Hufstader

The final performance on the deck of the library is tonight at 5 p.m. The series is sponsored by the library, Alex’s Place and WMVY.

Small Plane Strays Into Protected Air Space Over Obama Summer House

Julia Wells

A private aircraft that strayed into the no-fly zone over President Obama’s summer house in Chilmark received a prompt military escort to Nantucket.

On Cottagers Sunday, Emilie Townes Turns Up the Heat in the Pulpit

Mike Kotsopoulos

The Rev. Dr. Emilie Townes preached to a capacity crowd at Union Chapel during the Cottagers of Martha’s Vineyard’s 60th anniversary Sunday service. Her sermon instructed her audience to trust their own definition of wholesomeness.

Cooper Arrives

Cristina and Justin LaRue of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Cooper James LaRue, born August 12 at the Martha’s Vineayrd Hospital.

President Obama Takes Brief Vacation Break to Stump for Hillary Clinton

Julia Wells

President Obama stepped out of vacation mode briefly Monday to stump for Hillary Clinton at a private fundraiser in Chilmark. The event was hosted by Hank and Carol Brown Goldberg at their home off Middle Road.