Cynthia Meisner

Gazette Chronicle: Lobster Tales

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Lobster Tales

From the Vineyard Gazette editions of September, 1983:

John T. Hughes joined a distinguished team of ocean scientists from around the world for a trip to the once-closed nation of China. His passport was his career here on the Island, as a leading biologist studying Homarus americanus — the American lobster. His expertise is unequalled and often sought out by those interested in the raising of lobsters. Mr. Hughes built and has managed the state lobster hatchery in Oak Bluffs since its inception in 1949.

 

 

 

Gazette Chronicle: Keeping the Light On

Cynthia Meisner

Keeping the Light On

From a 1932 Gazette:

“Work for Uncle Sam, the best employer there is,” read various advertisements. The following is written about a man who has spent virtually his entire life in the service of the United States, and is still holding a government position: Solomon McLeod Attaquin of Gay Head, assistant keeper of the Gay Head lighthouse.

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Gazette Chronicle: Prickly Thistles

Cynthia Meisner

Prickly Thistles

From Gazette editions of September, 1985:

The transition into the school season brings a big change into the lives of students across the Island each September, and the youngest sometimes feel this most poignantly. Mary Jacobson, principal of the Chilmark School, had a story to share this week about a first grader.

Little Lev Wlodyka went to the school telephone at 10:15 Monday morning and called home.

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