Loans for Women

Vineyard women who need a loan up to $1,500 for their business or for professional development — courses, certificates or licensing — have a new opportunity in Women Empowered’s pilot microloan program.

Emmanuelle Arrives

Poliana Silva and Flavio Silva of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Emmanuelle Silva, born on Nov. 27, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Emmanuelle weighed 7 pounds, 2.8 ounces at birth.

Welcome Izabella

Reni Martins and Rones Messias Lopes announce the birth of a daughter, Izabella Vitoria Martins Lessias Lopes, born on Dec. 1, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Izabella weighed 7 pounds, 3.7 ounces at birth.

Hello, Christopher

Rubiana and Maxlei Barbosa of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Christopher Amaro Barbosa, born on Nov. 16, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Christopher weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.

Emily Arrives

Suzanne Graham and Chris Graham of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Hope Graham, born on Nov. 23, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Emily weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth. Emily is welcomed by her sister Anna and her brothers, Matthew and Johnathan.

Please Adopt Us

For a brief time this week the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard had a tiny light brown Chihuahua that had been at the Edgartown dog pound for several days. It turned out that the Chihuahua’s owner was away and when the dog became lost the person who was caring for him did not know to call the animal control officer.