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Ross and Ashley MacPherson proudly announce the birth of their first child, Austin MacPherson. He was born on June 6 at South Shore Hospital. Austin weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.25 inches long.
Ross MacPherson was born and raised in Vineyard Haven, as was his family for generations. Austin’s grandparents are Elizabeth Honey MacPherson of Vineyard Haven, and David and Barbara Stach of Milford, Conn.
Kristin Hall and Anthony Estrella of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Ellis Joseph Estrella, born on July 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Ellis weighed 8 pounds, 11.2 ounces at birth. He is joined at home by his brother Olsen.
Thorpe Karabees of Chilmark, an incoming first-year student, has been admitted to the University of Vermont’s Honors College.
On the mainland, northern long-eared bats are quickly becoming rare sights as they fall victim to a disease called white-nose syndrome. The disease has never been documented on Martha's Vineyard. The bats here are safe, at least for the time being.
Seastreak offers a day trip to New Bedford, which includes admission to two New Bedford area attractions and discounts for lunch at restaurants on the historic waterfront. Round-trip ferry transportation on Seastreak’s high speed vessel and passes are available for $50; children age 12 and under go free.
The ferry also offers Foxwoods excursions, currently scheduled for July 18, August 22, Sept. 19 and Oct. 13.
Column vetter Paul Laliberte has forwarded me an interesting bidding question from Dan Philip, director of the Berkshire South Bridge Club in Great Barrington.