News

Vineyard vacation rental companies are advising clients to consider lowering their weekly rates in response to a large number of vacancies this season.

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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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Business, Dining

New Pizza Place Keeps the Crust Crisp, Neapolitan Style

Heather Hamacek

Joseph Monteiro, executive chef at the Atlantic Fish and Chop House, has opened a Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen in Edgartown.

12:46 pm, March 29, 2016
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Celebrations

Katherine Smith Named to Dean's List

Katherine Anne Smith of Chilmark was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Simmons College.

10:50 am, March 29, 2016
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Government, Business

Selectmen Conduct Taxi Review, Hear Renovation Plans for Behind the Bookstore

Steve Myrick

Edgartown selectmen renewed licenses for three cab companies based in Edgartown and heard future plans for a cafe off Main street.

11:28 pm, March 28, 2016
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Schools

Up-Islanders Asked to Approve Funding for West Tisbury School Playground Upgrades

Heather Hamacek

Pending approval from town meeting voters, upgrades could be on the way for the West Tisbury school playground.

1:04 pm, March 28, 2016
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News Briefs

Celebrations

Master's Degree for Robert Shaw

Robert J. Shaw has graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a master’s degree in aerospace engineering. Mr. Shaw, a native Islander,...