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Legal Eagle
Todd J. Araujo has joined the law office of Baxter, Bruce and Sullivan in Juneau, Alaska as an associate attorney.
Mr. Araujo has served as deputy director for the Office of Tribal Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice and as a staff attorney for the National Indian Gaming Commission. He was the first court prosecutor for the Pueblo of Laguna in New Mexico and served on the Wampanoag Tribe’s Judicial Task Force.
Shark Bite
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks continue to beef up their lineup.
Recently, they signed pitchers David Bergin and Noah Piard, third baseman Anthony Boix and outfielder Sam Munson, all from Tennessee Wesleyan College. Sean Ryan, an outfielder from Wheaton College, who previously played for Shark’s Coach Ted Currle at Norton High School in Massachusetts, has also come aboard.
New Finance Director
David M. Espindle has been appointed finance director of Island Elderly Housing (IEH).
Mr. Espindle brings more than 30 years of executive management experience in the financial services industry to IEH. Before moving to the Island, his most recent position was executive vice president, chief operating officer, and treasurer of a leading Community Credit Union based in Lowell.
The 295-foot long cutter Eagle will visit Vineyard waters this summer. That news was shared by the executive officer of the nation’s largest working square-rigger, who spoke on Wednesday night before an audience of some 60 people at the Black Dog Tavern.
Graduate
Tara Reynolds of Edgartown recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Ms. Reynolds earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in illustration.
Dean’s List
Caitlin Crossland of Edgartown has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Artists can be known for isolating themselves from the outside world, but sometimes the best art is made with help from others.
In a seasonal economy where it’s everyone for themselves, the founders of the new Martha’s Vineyard Arts and Culture Collaborative are hoping the group will bring together all Island artists to promote a nurturing year-round arts community.