Black cargo in shackles / The bondage of slaves / Willing to die to be free

With changes afoot in how the barrier beaches are managed at Norton Point, Wasque Reservation, Leland Beach and Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge, the debate around access by oversand vehicles has reached a noisy clamor.

The Steamship Authority deserves credit for seeking the public’s help in crafting its first-ever strategic plan, a document designed to set forth the boatline’s aspirations for the future.

After following recent events regarding the regional high school fields controversy and the budget votes, it seems as if the general public is still left confused and in the dark.

Underwater Daughter: A Memoir of Survival and Healing by Antonia Deignan, She Writes Press 2023, 250 pages, $9.95.

Elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation touch every corner of Massachusetts and Martha’s Vineyard is no exception.