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Maria Costa and Geovani Rocha of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Christopher Rocha, born on June 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Seventy-five years ago today, the Gazette reported that the new Edgartown Lighthouse was lit for the first time. The cast iron tower dates to 1875 and was floated to Edgartown by barge from Ipswich in 1939 to replace the original wooden lighthouse that had fallen into disrepair.
Just after 11 a.m. Saturday morning, people emptied out of stores and flooded the streets of Vineyard Haven as the Northeast Navy Marching Band marched down Main street. This Flag Day parade was held in honor of the 50th anniversary of the opening of Veterans Memorial Park.
Massachusetts law provides for a medical marijuana dispensary in Dukes County, but the U.S. Coast Guard says under federal law it won't permit marijuana to be transported to the Island by boat.
Edgartown Golf Club is offering a new junior program on Thursdays to help youth learn to play golf and have fun in the process. The series will be offered by PGA professional Robbie Rush in a group environment.
Max Moran is still looking for his East Chop Light. John Alley in his top hat and tails, too. But Kelli, a nude painted on Lucy Vincent Beach, turned up at the Edgartown Second Hand Store. The plein air artist had other artwork stolen from his New York studio and is on a search and recovery mission.