Annual Cottagers House Tour is Thursday, July 16. Shown about is 19 Ocean Park.
Jeanna Shepard
Title: Come See the Cottages, Old Friend
If you build it, they will come. Phil daRosa invites the Island to Waban Park in Oak Bluffs to a two-day concert, July 11 and 12.
Mark Lovewell
Title: We Are Stardust, We Are Golden and We've Got to Get Back to Waban Park for MV Sound Festival
The Harlem String Quartet returns to the Vineyard on July 13 and 14.
Title: Chamber Music Society Adds New Notes to a Classic Form
Andy Berry and crew on Isobar.
Susan Waldrop
Title: Some Have a Crew, Some Sail Alone
Day lilies.
Jeanna Shepard
Title: Experiments and Mistakes in the Garden
American oystercatcher feeds a chick.
Lanny McDowell
Title: Osprey Activity and Elusive Pheasants
Not a fish, a sea star.
Suzan Bellincampi
Title: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star
Jake Gyllenhaal talked about his career and his love for the Vineyard.
Maria Thibodeau
Title: After the Intensity It's Island Time for Jake Gyllenhaal
Five-year endeavor aimed to improve aquaculture in New England through intensive study on tribal lands at Menemsha Pond.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Failed Aquaculture Grant Had Eyed Aquinnah Tribal Lands for Study
Jane Harman specializes in issues relating to national security and the Middle East.
Courtesy Summer Institute
Title: Summer Institute Series Opens With Middle East Expert
On Sunday, Deval Patrick was the guest preacher at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs.
Jeanna Shepard
Title: This Time the Podium Is a Pulpit for former Governor Deval Patrick
Venus and Jupiter were the stars of the sky. Now all eyes turn to the Milky Way.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Milky Way, Billions of Stars
Minke whale is freed by marine animal entanglement response team using hooked knife to cut through fishing line. NOAA permit #18786.
Courtesy Center for Coastal Studies
Title: Whale Entangled in Fishing Gear Near Vineyard Is Freed
No trespassing sign visible Monday on the gate outside the community center.
John Kennedy
Title: Aquinnah Issues Cease and Desist Order to Tribe to Halt Work on Casino
Walk The Moon made a triumphant return to the Vineyard on Friday night.
Peter Simon
Title: This Time the Headliner; Walk The Moon Rocks YMCA's Stars and Stripes Festival
Parade perennial Camp Jabberwocky won for most original float.
Maria Thibodeau
Title: Drumbeat of Tradition Beats Strong at Fourth of July Parade
Jeep's owner said fire started between the muffler and the underside of the vehicle.
Anthony Esposito
Title: Jeep Catches Fire on Beach Road; None Injured
Each summer numerous forums on race take place around the Island, including the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.
Jeanna Shepard
Title: Keeping Conversation About Race Alive Involves Past and Future
Tribal leaders confirmed this week they plan to convert their community center to a gambling hall by the end of the year.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Wampanoag Tribe Puts Martha's Vineyard Casino on Fast Track; Aquinnah Selectmen Call Closed-Door Meeting
Even the flowers get into the patriotic spirit as the Island gets ready to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Jeanna Shepard
Title: Vineyard Ready to Celebrate Fourth of July with Pomp and Parades
Menemsha is still home to commercial fishermen, but permits and quotas make it a hard road.
Jeanna Shepard
Title: Plenty of Fish in the Sea, But Red Tape Keeps Them There
Dean Bragonier begins his quest to swim around the Island on July 11. The swim is to raise awareness about dyslexia.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Dean Bragonier Is Ready to Go Round the Island, Powered by Heart
Jacqueline Hunt, former president of the Martha's Vineyard NAACP, led a moment of silence Sunday in Oak Bluffs for victims of the shooting at Mother Emanuel.
Jeanna Shepard
Title: Layers of Armor, but Still a Broken Heart
Artfully done, from painting houses to canvases.
Maria Thibodeau
Title: For Painter Terry Crimmen Color Leads and Form Follows
Tommy May uses the name Tommy Lee for his artwork.
Maria Thibodeau
Title: What You See Can Be What You Wear in World of Tommy May
At 85 years old, Marie-Louise Rouff shows no signs of slowing down.
Alison L. Mead
Title: Winding Road of Creativity Never Ends
Billy Collins will appear at the Featherstone stage on July 28.
Alison L. Mead
Title: Magic of Featherstone Is Diversity
Introducing Universes: Steven Sapp, Midred Ruiz-Sapp and William Ruiz.
Title: Providing Space, Time and Some Sand for the Arts to Flourish
Walk the Moon headlines Stars and Stripes concert.
Title: Shut Up and Head to Stars and Stripes