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It seems every day the fish get bigger at the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby, now entering its third week. There have been numerous lead changes in all categories. Daniel Hiemer, 40, of Waldeck, Germany, is currently at the top of the bluefish caught from a boat with a 19.69 pounder, the largest anyone has seen in years. The fish is over four pounds larger than last year’s biggest bluefish.
When people think “Island car,” they tend to think in terms of a banged-up, barely running car, one that would never have the juice to keep up with
The Farm Neck Foundation is requesting submissions for 2013 grants. All Island nonprofit organizations whose goal is to improve the quality of life in the Martha’s Vineyard community are eligible. The deadline is Nov. 1.
With standardized test results made public last Friday, school leaders Islandwide have begun to examine the wealth of data and discuss student performance with staff and parents.
Scores from the MCAS test administered to Island students last spring show the majority of students at Island public schools are performing at or above state standards in English language arts, mathematics and science.
A 74-year-old Framingham man was found dead in the ocean near Lake Tashmoo Wednesday morning, according to state police.
The man was found by a property caretaker at about 10 a.m. west of the Lake Tashmoo opening, state police Sgt. Jeffrey Stone said. While police are still investigating the circumstances of his death, Sergeant Stone said it does not appear to be suspicious and it appears the man drowned.
The police are not yet releasing the man’s name. Sergeant Stone said the man had medical problems, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
For many years, Social Security Administration representatives paid regular visits to the Island to assist with applications for benefits, and answer general questions about eligibility.
But in 2011, citing budget cutbacks, the federal agency said it could no longer afford the costs associated with travel to the Island. Over the next two years, 490 contact stations were eliminated, including the one on the Vineyard. People who qualify for benefits have been encouraged to seek assistance over the phone or online, or travel to East Falmouth to speak to a representative in person.