State legislators said proposed tourism funding cuts would have a negative impact on Cape and Islands economy.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Proposed Tourism Funding Cuts Raise Concern for Vineyard Economy
A large crowd of dignitaries and friends from the Vineyard attended Senator Brooke's funeral in Washington, D.C.
Skip Finley
Title: Sen. Edward Brooke Is Fondly Remembered at National Cathedral Service
Chilmark branch of Santander Bank will close May 29.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Title: Santander Bank Plans to Close Chilmark Branch
Almost spring sky
Mark Lovewell
Title: Extreme Spring Tides
Alex Schaeffer carries Biejo to safety after she had fallen through the ice into the frigid waters of Katama Bay.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Title: Rapid Response and Friend's Barking Save Dog in Icy Katama Bay
If it's otters you're after, look for tracks that appear to start and end at water and include hollowed-out slides.
Suzan Bellincampi
Title: Follow the Tracks to Find Island Animals
In Oak Bluffs, five candidates are running for two spots on the board of selectmen.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Selectmen Races Shaping Up
An excavator at work breaking up the ice from the entrance to Edgartown harbor early this morning. For the first time in years, the ferry did not complete its regular routes after ice filled the harbor Friday night.
Tom Dunlop
Title: Chappy Ferry Battles Ice to Open Passage Across Harbor
Construction expected to begin in early April for reconfigured SSA lot, including a second ticket booth.
Ivy Ashe
Title: SSA Plans Reconfiguration of Vineyard Haven Lot
County commissioners Leonard Jason Jr., Christine Todd and John Alley.
Mark Lovewell
Title: County and Airport Spar Over Commission Selection
Vineyard elementary schools, like the Tisbury school, are known for having distinctive school culture.
Mark Lovewell
Title: School Choice Offers Flexibility for Parents, Logistical Issues for Schools
DNA samples from the greater prairie chicken have been instrumental.
Title: Heath Hen Project Advances Quickly
Dr. Michael Goldfein with one of his many patients, Ari Dagostino, age three and a half.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Vineyard's First Pediatrician Hangs Up His Stethoscope
Snow covers Menemsha jetty now, but Chilmark is already gearing up for busy summer season.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Summer's Around the Corner and Menemsha Is Already Busy
George C. Daughan
Title: Sea Supremacy During the War of 1812
Since it was created in 1989, the Tisbury DPW has been outside selectmen's control.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Tisbury Selectmen Move to Bring DPW Under Their Control
Family gathering in 2000. The writer, in the foreground, next to Ben.
Title: When We Still Danced to the Beat of Summer
Chappy Ferry has quiet winter route; in summer lines form on town streets.
Alison Shaw
Title: Before Summer Crowds, Edgartown Hears Chappy Ferry Concerns
Polly Hill is the only New England arboretum to host Vanishing Acts installation.
Timothy Johnson
Title: A Tree Panel Grows in West Tisbury: Traveling Exhibit Visits Polly Hill
Library teacher Kevin McGrath discusses possible improvements for the library.
Ivy Ashe
Title: High School Moves Forward With Library Upgrades
Hope springs eternal when you have seedlings growing in your greenhouse.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Finding Green in the Winter White
The recent discovery of a massively large black hole had astronomers twittering last week.
NASA
Title: In Deep With Black Holes
Freshman Molly deBettencourt makes a move against Hanover in the quarterfinal game last week.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Despite Strong Effort, Girls' Basketball Playoff Run Ends
More than a dozen people without housing are taking shelter from the cold this winter in abandoned sheds, cars and unheated garages. Volunteers, including clergy, are working to address the problem.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Homeless Count Documents Islanders in Need of Shelter
Superintendent James H. Weiss and members of the high school committee discussed new building at Monday meeting.
Ivy Ashe
Title: New Superintendent's Building Ready to Go Before Voters
Barrow’s goldeneye finds smooth water among the ice.
Lanny McDowell
Title: March on, Birders, Spring is on the Way
Cold night sky over Owen Park.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Looking for Spring in the Night Sky
Sophomore Erin Hill goes up for basket as the girls' team beats Hanover 55-53.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Girls Advance to Semifinals in State Tournament
A new project for Rick Karney and the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group: golden mussels.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Treasure in the Sea: Shellfish Group Cultivates Distinctive Golden Mussels