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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.

Rural Scholars

Family Planning of Martha's Vineyard

Painter Rez Williams Explores Another Island, And a New Style

Heather Hamacek

Island artist Rez Williams, known for his paintings of the boats of New Bedford, has turned to exploring the woods and shorelines of Monhegan, Me.

West Tisbury, Aquinnah Sign Community Compacts

Heather Hamacek

Two Vineyard towns signed agreements Tuesday aimed at strengthening local government aided by state funds.

Lieutenant Governor Tours Tashmoo Landing

Heather Hamacek

On a quick swing through the Vineyard Saturday, Lieut. Gov. Karyn Polito visited the Tashmoo boat landing where a state-funded overhaul is slated to begin this fall.

Keeping Time With the Second Hand

Heather Hamacek

A new Island musician super-group, The Second Hand, was formed by Mike Benjamin and Mike Parker and includes Phil daRosa, Tom Major and Giulia Casalino. They play every Monday night at The Ritz.

Selectmen Fire Animal Control Officer

Heather Hamacek

The West Tisbury selectmen have terminated town animal control officer Prudence Fisher, who had been on the job for nine months. Her assistant, Tony Cordray, has been named acting animal control officer.

From The Voice to Camp Jabberwocky, Caroline Sky Is All Heart

Heather Hamacek

In the off-season Caroline Sky made waves on The Voice; on Tuesday evening she sang on the Harbor View Hotel porch as part of the MVYRadio Porch Concert series.