Welcome, Ryan

Lesley and Christopher Heidt of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Ryan James Heidt, born on March 17, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Ryan weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Ryan will be welcomed home by his big sister, Audrey.

Please Adopt Us

Once again, because it is close to Easter, we would like you to hear from the animals in their own words.

An Island man and registered sex offender was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a mentally handicapped victim last week after he reportedly fled the Island and was apprehended by Massachusetts State police while trying to flee into a restaurant in Dartmouth.

Oak Bluffs residents and business owners on Wednesday strongly criticized a plan to turn part of Dukes County avenue into a one-way street, during a well-attended public hearing at the public library. Everyone who spoke at the meeting said they opposed the plan, which is currently under discussion by the town roads and byways committee.

By JIM HICKEY

The Oak Bluffs planning board next week will hold a public hearing on two major changes to the town bylaws that will appear on the ballot of the annual town meeting, one that would create new regulations for wind turbines under 200 feet and another that would require property owners to apply for a special permit to build within federal flood plain zones.

Call for Artists

Pathways Projects Institutes is accepting applications from Island artists and writers to participate in Oceans: Forms and Visions I and II, Conversations Across The Arts and Writings, a two-week exhibit with readings reflecting upon the oceans of Martha’s Vineyard. Presentations are to take place April 11 to April 21 off State Road at the Chilmark Tavern. Works are welcome individually or as a collaborative team. Exhibits and readings are open to participants and event leaders from the Pathways season.