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The Martha’s Vineyard Prescribed Fire Partnership conducted a controlled burn at the Long Point Reservation in West Tisbury on Monday. The fire partnership reguarly prescribes burns for the region in order to reduce the potential of wildfires.
November 27, 2012
Kiteboarders took advantage of the wind and surf at Philbin Beach this weekend.
November 25, 2012
Hay rides, birds of prey, wreath making and music were all part of the scene at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary's annual Fall Festival, held Friday.
November 24, 2012
Though Coast Guard crew members spent Thanksgiving day on duty, and in many cases far from home, they took time out Thursday to enjoy a family-style holiday meal in the Station Menemsha mess hall.
November 22, 2012
Last weekend, the Oak Bluffs School treated the audience to a musical version of The Little Mermaid, directed by Shelagh Hackett and Brian Weiland.
November 21, 2012
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is a destination for all seasons. Now, it hosts the sights and sounds of autumn.
November 20, 2012
Last weekend, a Pancake Breakfast was held at the Agricultural Hall to benefit the West Tisbury School's eighth grade 2014 class trip to England.
November 20, 2012
With just seconds left in the game, Martha's Vineyard defeated the Nantucket Whalers Saturday to retain the Island Cup. Nantucket dominated play for the much of the game, leading the home team 26-14 in the third quarter.
November 17, 2012
The Tisbury School presented a two-act show last Friday night: Bears Beware and Waking Sleeping Beauty!
November 14, 2012
On Saturday, Nov. 10 Polly Hill Arboretum executive director Tim Boland led the first in a series of free winter walks at the arboretum, allowing visitors to explore the grounds in the off-season
November 13, 2012
A tourist hot spot during the summer months, the Shops at Aquinnah quiet down during the off-season with plenty of room to breathe and explore.
November 13, 2012
The Island honored its veterans on Sunday, Nov. 11 with a parade in Oak Bluffs and a display of patriotic pride at the Avenue of Flags in Vineyard Haven.
November 11, 2012
Erosion at Wasque Point has been furthered by the wind and water from Hurricane Sandy and last week's northeaster.
November 10, 2012
The erosion of the clay cliffs at Lucy Vincent have gotten a lot of attention since Hurricane Sandy. Up close, the cliffs colors and textures are fascinating in and of themselves.
November 8, 2012
Open year round, Mocha Mott's is a hot spot for morning (and afternoon) coffee and treats.
November 8, 2012
Just more than a week after Hurricane Sandy impacted Island shores, a powerful northeaster arrived Wednesday with punishing wind that snapped trees, jostled already battered coastlines and closed low-lying sea roads temporarily.
November 8, 2012