Martha's Vineyard Maia Coleman

For Father Nagle, a Life of Service Provides the Best View

Maia Coleman | Thursday, August 12 2021 - 6:23pm

There’s almost nothing traditional about the Rev. Michael Nagle. He sky dives. He flies bi-planes. He rides a motorcycle. He says mass in Portuguese as well as English. But his path to the priesthood was strictly traditional.

Good Shepherd Parish

High School Approves $23.5 Million Operating Budget

Maia Coleman

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School district committee this week certified a $23.5 million operating budget for the 2022 fiscal year, a 3.51 per cent increase over last year.

Covid Testing Due to Begin in Island Public Schools

Maia Coleman

After months of planning and debate, comprehensive coronavirus testing is due to begin this week in Martha’s Vineyard public schools.

Three Administrative Staff at Windemere Test Positive

Maia Coleman

Three administrative employees at the Windemere nursing home have tested positive for Covid-19, hospital officials said Wednesday, as the hospital continues the early phases of its vaccine rollout.

Up-Island School District Approves $13 Million Budget

Maia Coleman

Inking staff salary increases and a handful of new positions, the up-Island school committee last week approved the fifth and final draft of a $13 million district-wide operating budget for the new year.

Survey Taps Attitudes About Substance Abuse

Maia Coleman

Most Islanders believe addiction is a serious problem on Martha’s Vineyard, but a survey of community attitudes found that many also see a general attitude of permissiveness.

ELL Population Swells in Vineyard Public Schools

Maia Coleman

After steady growth for nearly a decade, Martha’s Vineyard public schools are preparing for even more increases in their population of non-English-speaking students.