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There was no crime on Gosnold Wednesday, a day much like any other. The only difference, this time it’s official.
“No incidents whatsoever,” announced the town’s first ever police chief, George Isabel. “There is nothing to report. The one problem was the rain, but there was no police action on that.”
Plum TV Wins Telly Awards
Plum TV Martha’s Vineyard has won two Telly Awards. The top award, silver, was for Plum’s coverage of the 2008 Vineyard Cup Regatta. The bronze was for the series with Island chef and farmer Chris Fischer. The Telly receives over 13,000 entries from around the country from the finest television stations, cable companies and advertising agencies.
Harvey Burrell of Vineyard Haven and East Boston was selected by the WGBH-Lab as part of a team of six other young filmmakers to write, film and produce a short documentary about global warming.
With the help of a $2,000 grant from WGBH, their documentary — titled Cold Water — will examine the effects of greenhouse gases and rising water temperatures on the fish populations and fishing industry in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically along the New England coastline.
Fresh Air for City Kids
Thousands of volunteer host families throughout 13 Northeastern states and Canada open their hearts and homes to New York city children from underprivileged communities through The Fresh Air Fund, which celebrates its 133rd summer this year.
A mysterious stranger became the highlight of the poetry night at Che’s Lounge two weeks ago. Here’s how former West Tisbury poet laureate Dan Waters, one of the 70 or so people who crowded the Vineyard Haven cafe that evening, describes it:
“A tall, 90-year-old man walked in with a sheaf of poems — which happens all the time — and started reading. Every poem was preceded by an anecdote. They were humorous, and it was amazing.”
The African Artists’ Community Development Project and the Chikumbuso Widows’ and Orphans’ Project are collaborating to produce a concert this July in order to raise awareness and funds for Zambian children, widows, and artists. Please come to the Vineyard Haven Library Tuesday night, July 7 at 7 p.m. to learn about these two organizations. Help us wage peace.