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Stroke Screening
The American Legion Post in Edgarton is hosting stroke and osteoporosis screenings on Tuesday, March 27. Various screening packages are available, starting at $149. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 877-237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
John Hughes Honored
John Hughes, former longtime director of the Vineyard’s lobster hatchery, will be honored by the state Division of Marine Fishers on Friday, March 23.
Mr. Hughes will be presented with the Belding Award, given to those who go above and beyond the call of duty to promote the conservation and sustainable use of the commonwealth’s marine resources.
Please Adopt Us
Dave Stanwood returned home on Sunday at 2 p.m., after a trip to Woods Hole to see his mother, to find two new lambs had been added to his flock of five ewes. He sat for a while watching them stumble about in his barnyard, before going out to inspect them. “So far we’ve had seven new lambs...Only one of our ewes is still waiting to give birth. They’re Katadins, and they drop their offspring really easily. Wonderful sheep. That’s Angel Baby in the photograph looking at the camera.”
— Sam Low
The Island Housing Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new board members at their annual board meeting. The Housing Trust’s board of directors includes representatives from each of the six Island towns, the Dukes County Regional Housing authority, homeowners and the community-at-large. Through this housing partnership, the Housing Trust is working to create a stronger, more vibrant and sustainable future for the Island community.
Welcome Thalisson
Leidinaura Rosa and Elieser Baessa of Oak Bluffs announced the birth of a son, Thalisson Ferreira Rosa Baessa, born March 13, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Thalisson weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.