News Briefs

Winter Baseball Training Starts

January 4, 2024

Winter baseball training is back to keep kids on the ball for when league play begins in the spring.

Chamber Music Society Presents Schubert

January 4, 2024

The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society presents baritone David Behnke and pianist David Rhoderick in a performance of Franz Schubert’s Die Schöne Müllerin on Sunday, Jan, 14 at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury.

Government

Chilmark Special Town Meeting Date Set

January 4, 2024

The Chilmark select board has scheduled a special town meeting for Jan. 22 for voters to weigh in on a one-article warrant regarding the Chilmark preschool.

Music, Community

Community Chorus Announces Rehearsal Schedule

January 3, 2024

The Island Community Chorus begins a new semester on Monday, Jan. 8, rehearsing from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Edgartown Public Library.

Schools

Kimberly Kirk Rejoins Edgartown School Committee

January 3, 2024

Former Edgartown School committee and Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee member Kimberly Kirk will rejoin the town school committee beginning with its Jan. 8 meeting.

Community

Please Adopt Us

January 3, 2024

We're sad to report that Ralphie welcomed in the new year alone at the shelter.

Community, Business

Rockland Trust Launches Scholarship Applications

January 3, 2024

Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation has launched its 20th annual Scholarship Program.

Community

Fire Breaks Out at JWL Transport Junkyard

December 28, 2023

Oak Bluffs firefighters were called to the scene at 9:08 p.m. when a witness reported a large explosion and flames billowing from the property, located off County Road and Pennsylvania avenue.

Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating Auld Lang Syne, Inside and Out

December 28, 2023

It’s the quiet time of the season but if you know where to look — on hill and dale, beneath leaf and clover, in bars and community centers, or on beaches — ample activities await.

Community