Vineyard Haven
Christopher Bird works on boat called On Watch, from Chappaquiddick.Mark Lovewell
James Hale oversees boat launching at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard.Mark Lovewell
Mike Kogen tightens sail cover.Mark Lovewell
Nate Thayer aboard catboat Skipjack before it goes in water.Mark Lovewell
President of Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, Phil Hale.Mark Lovewell
Sailboats in queue to be launched for season.Mark Lovewell
From cradle to harbor.Mark Lovewell
Lift machine used to transport boats to water.Mark Lovewell
Jared Hammond tightening lines.Mark Lovewell
Town Column
News
On the morning of May 22, Charlotte Holloman packed up a few items, helped her 91-year-old mother into the car and drove away from their home at the edge of Lagoon Pond for what could be the last...
Memorial Day on Martha’s Vineyard offers some traditional events that honor fallen service men and women but also celebrates the beginning of the summer season.
The Memorial Day Parade begins at 10 a...
In 2010 Jonathan Auerbach released a song called Brave Women, Brave Men. All the proceeds from the song went to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a veterans’ organization that provides support to...
Celebrations
Devon Webster of Vineyard Haven has been admitted to Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.
Connal Wortmann, son of Susan Cahill and Matthew Wortmann of Vineyard Haven, was named to the spring 2013 dean’s list at Champlain College. Connal is majoring in graphic design and digital media.
Marine Corps Pfc. Benjamin J. Ferry, son of Jill S. Haffield of Framingham and James M. Ferry of Vineyard Haven graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.Mr....
Obituaries
Beatrice L. Pacheco of Vineyard Haven died peacefully in her sleep at the Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Oak Bluffs on May 20. She was 90.
Henry O. Burt of Vineyard Haven died at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth on May 8. He was 85.