News

When Covid-19 restrictions forced Island schools to go dark in early 2020, thousands of video screens lit up as teachers took their lessons online and isolated children reached out to each other through cell phones and social media. Educators are...

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Community

In the Grip of Heroin Addiction, Suboxone Can Be Path to Healing

Steve Myrick

Several Islanders credit the medication known by the brand name Suboxone for successful, extended recovery from opiate addiction.

4:49 pm, March 31, 2016
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Schools, Sports

Warm Winds Blow for Martha's Vineyard Spring Sports Teams

Heather Hamacek

The sports fields at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School were bustling this week as teams took advantage of spring sunshine to get into shape for...

12:07 pm, March 31, 2016
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Government, Schools

Tisbury School Feasibility Study Set for Town Meeting Vote

Heather Hamacek

The Tisbury school building project comes up for a pivotal decision in two weeks, when town voters will be asked to approve funding for the initial...

5:52 pm, March 30, 2016
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News, Government, Real Estate

Aquinnah-Chilmark Town Line Issue Heads to Beacon Hill

Alex Elvin

Plans to redraw a portion of the town line between Chilmark and Aquinnah are finally headed to the State House in Boston for approval almost two...

8:45 am, March 30, 2016
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Business, History

Surprise Discovery: Old Tanks Likely Dating to Days of Gas Lamps

Steve Myrick

An excavation on Uncas avenue in Oak Bluffs late last week dug up a bit of history from the pre-electricity era on the Island.

2:22 pm, March 29, 2016
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Community, Sports

Strong Season Openers for MV United Travel Teams

Garrett Hagen and Gabe Nascimento scored the first goals for MV United U18 travel team in their season opener.

1:10 pm, March 29, 2016
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News Briefs

Government

Jacob Ferry Announces Candidacy for State Rep

Jacob Ferry of West Tisbury announced this week that he is running for state representative for the district covering Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket...