• Christopher Bird works on boat called On Watch, from Chappaquiddick.
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  • James Hale oversees boat launching at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard.
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  • Mike Kogen tightens sail cover.
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  • Nate Thayer aboard catboat Skipjack before it goes in water.
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  • President of Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, Phil Hale.
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  • Sailboats in queue to be launched for season.
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  • From cradle to harbor.
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  • Lift machine used to transport boats to water.
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  • Jared Hammond tightening lines.
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News

Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, announced that Sail Martha’s Vineyard and Tisbury Waterways have taken the Clean Regattas Pledge for...
The walls came down on the old Tisbury fire station on Beach street in Vineyard Haven Wednesday morning. So did the roof.Town crews did the work as the first part of the demolition project, Tisbury...
A Tisbury police officer is facing several charges in Edgartown district court after allegedly interfering with firefighters trying to fight a dryer fire at her home.

Celebrations

Devon Webster of Vineyard Haven has been admitted to Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.
Connal Wortmann, son of Susan Cahill and Matthew Wortmann of Vineyard Haven, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Champlain College. Connal is majoring in graphic design and digital media. 
Marine Corps Pfc. Benjamin J. Ferry, son of Jill S. Haffield of Framingham and James M. Ferry of Vineyard Haven graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.Mr....

Obituaries

Henry O. Burt of Vineyard Haven died at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth on May 8. He was 85.
Henry O. Burt of Vineyard Haven died on Wednesday, May 8 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 85.