Heather Hamacek

Study Finds Gaps in Reproductive Health Care

Heather Hamacek | Saturday, October 28 2017 - 7:24am

Reproductive health care on the Vineyard is notably lacking in education, communication and access. This was the conclusion of eight rural scholars who recently spent two weeks on the Island studying the issue.

Family Planning of Martha's Vineyard

Following the Language to Open Up New Roads

Heather Hamacek

Fan Ogilvie has a new book out called Easinesses Found. In addition to poems, her artwork fills the pages. An opening reception for her artwork will be held Jan. 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the West Tisbury Library. A poetry reading will be held on Jan. 23.

MV Showdown: College Hockey Tournament Comes to the Island

Heather Hamacek

College hockey is coming to the Vineyard Jan. 15 and 16, with the first ever college hockey tournament held on Island: the MV Showdown.

Winter Sports Teams Fueled by Mix of Youth and Experience

Heather Hamacek

The high school winter sports season is heating up. Four sports dominate the coldest months: basketball, ice hockey, swimming and winter track.

Selectmen Consider Solar Car Canopies

Heather Hamacek

Tisbury selectmen considered the possibility of building a solar car canopy in town.

Tisbury Voters Face Ambulance Overhaul, Dock Upgrades

Heather Hamacek

Tisbury voters convene for a special town meeting next week. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in the Tisbury School gymnasium.

Skaters Look to Refurbish Aging Park

Heather Hamacek

A project is in the works to refurbish the Vineyard skate park, which was built in 2003 and now needs repairs. Organizers need to raise $300,000.