News
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School sophomore Kira Shipway of Vineyard Haven has been awarded the 2009 Kurshan Global Scholarship by the U.S. branch of the International Education and Resource Network, iEARN.
This will allow her to attend the organization’s youth summit in Ifrane, Morocco, to be held July 19 to 25.
Through iEARN, young people are empowered to learn with, rather than simply about, the world, using new technologies in collaborative projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world.
New Bedford Ferry
A special summer rate means that Massachusetts residents can purchase a round-trip cruise aboard the Martha’s Vineyard Express Ferry from New Bedford to the Vineyard for $50 per person during the ferry’s summer schedule running through Sept. 9.
This trims $20 off the regular fare; proper identification and proof of Massachusetts residence will be required at purchase.
Announcing Sarah
Miriam deOliveira and Carlos Antonio deOliveira of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Victoria Assis deOliveira, born on June 23 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Sarah weighed 7 pounds, 15.4 ounces at birth.
A beautiful, small painting of the Gay Head Cliffs has returned to the Vineyard for a short visit, possibly the first time since it was painted 125 years ago. The painting by John Noble Barlow depicts colorful cliffs and a turbulent dark sea. The waves are translucent in the late afternoon sun. It is an impressive oil painting that presents an opportunity for an amazing tale.
Contained in a wide gold-leaf frame, the painting was hung at the West Tisbury Free Public Library on Tuesday and it will remain there in the main room through the month of July.
Paul Watts, a well-known banking executive for many years at Sovereign Bank, formerly Compass and Martha’s Vineyard National, has joined the Edgartown National Bank as senior vice president and commercial loan officer.
An announcement about the appointment was made by Fielding Moore, president and chief executive officer of Edgartown National.
The Vineyard sent three youth soccer teams to the annual Massachusetts Tournament of Champions this past weekend in Lancaster and each team represented the Island admirably. Both the under-12 team and the under-18 team advanced to the final four of the state tournament, while the under-16 team won a game and tied another before being eliminated.