Playhouse Launches Campaign
By MANDY LOCKE

The home of the Vineyard Playhouse stood strong through nearly two centuries of Vineyard life. Leaders and friends of this small professional theatre want to ensure it stands secure for centuries to come.

Built in 1833 on a pasture donated by Capt. William Daggett, the Playhouse wears the scars of time. A survey of the building reveals rotting, chipping and holes.

"It looks like somebody didn't do anything for 20 years," Playhouse managing director Josh Sommer said.

Summer of Public Transit
By MANDY LOCKE

The Vineyard Transit Authority is dedicated to making it easy to leave the car at home and ride the bus through the busy summer season.

Martha's Vineyard Land Bank revenues will fall slightly below the $8.5 million record set in the last fiscal year.

Meet the Valedictorian

By MANDY LOCKE

Alicia Agnoli would rather talk about the playing court than the classroom.

This soon-to-be high school graduate can discuss both with the mastery that only a four-year varsity athlete and valedictorian can. Her fans have watched her kick soccer balls, dribble basketballs and serve tennis balls, but this weekend, all eyes will follow Alicia to center stage as she delivers her valedictory address.

Housing Survey Issued

By MANDY LOCKE

The Island Affordable Housing Fund (IAHF) will put a face to the Island housing crisis this summer through an extensive information gathering effort. Islanders will notice miniature yellow houses stationed across Martha's Vineyard to distribute and gather responses from residents caught in the summer shuffle of the housing crisis.

The private nonprofit group launched the project this week with distribution of the Vineyard Rental Survey in today's Gazette.

A simple exchange of an "I" for an "O" cost the Vineyard's own Samantha Gillogly the title of National Spelling Bee Champion.