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The Martha’s Vineyard Mediation Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To commemorate the milestone, we are hosting an event on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Dukes County Court House in Edgartown.
The Vineyard Health Care Access Program is holding a public information meeting for legal permanent residents who used to have Commonwealth Care health insurance and lost their coverage due to state budget cuts. The new plan, called Commonwealth Care Bridge Health Plan, began for most of these members on Martha’s Vineyard on Nov. 1.
Representatives of CeltiCare, the health insurance company that offers the Commonwealth Care Bridge Health Plan, will discuss the benefits, costs and participating providers, and answer questions.
After a season fractured by illness that forced the cancellation of several practices and games, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School field hockey team had to endure even more adversity last week when they drew Nantucket in the opening round of the MIAA Division II south tournament.
The Vineyarders lost 2-1 in a taut, well-played contest over on the sister island, but the final score does not begin to tell the whole story.
Coach Lisa Knight offered a blunt evaluation of the season.
Estêvão Arrives
Raquel Huguinim and Léonier H. da Silva of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son,Estêvão P. Huguinim, born on Nov. 6, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Estêvão weighed 6 pounds, 11.6 ounces at birth.
Welcome Jeremy
Michele Veintimilla and Werner Garcia of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Jeremy Antonio Garcia Vientimilla, born on Nov. 7, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jeremy weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.
Hello Zoe
Nicole McCue Higgins and Anthony Higgins of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Zoe Nicole Higgins, born on Nov. 3, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Zoe weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth.