Honored repeatedly over its long history, the Vineyard Gazette has received more than 65 journalism awards in the last three years alone from the New England Newspaper and Press Association.

The New England Better Newspaper Competition receives about 3,000 nominations each year in categories that span news reporting, commentary, photography, design, promotions and advertising. The distinguished panel of judges includes present and past editors, reporters and journalism educators.

For 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Gazette won the top award, first place for general excellence, among small weekly newspapers. Judges in 2012 called the newspaper “a delight to read” and in 2011, “an outstanding, fascinating weekly newspaper. Superb newspaper writing.”

Here is a selection of stories, photographs and designs that have been recognized by NENPA over the past several years.

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It’s a question that vexes local planning agencies and inflames passions from homeowners builders, and residents on both sides of the issue...
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On a recent sparkling morning at Inkwell Beach, summer resident and retired Boston judge Ed Redd emerged from his daily swim and carefully considered...
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Staring east from Chappaquiddick on a clear day, if you know where to look, a tiny white sliver peeks over the horizon. It’s the Nantucket...
Harriet Bernstein
Only carry from place to place what can fit in your car, or if you’re lucky, a friend’s pickup truck. Pack your clothes in garbage bags and...
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When my wife Cathlin and I were married the ceremony was part tradition and part theatre. The wedding was held at Judson Church in New York...
Alec Naiman
Testifying in a crowded makeshift courtroom Thursday, the pilot in a 2005 plane crash at Katama airfield gave his account of the accident...
Otto Osmers Oscar Thompson
Assignments included making French toast, building a robot, taking a yoga class and spray-painting stencil graffiti. For homework:...
Bob Carroll
The Harbor View Hotel closes down during the last two weeks of the year. During this time everything appears quiet at the tip of Edgartown. But...
When it comes to athletic opportunities, students at Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School face some tough barriers: too few charter...

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