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For Jackie O. and Carly, a Friendship of Similarities and Differences

Carly Simon's new book, Touched By the Sun: My Friendship with Jackie, explores their journey together from book collaborators to longtime friends.

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New Director, New Focus for ACE MV

As the Island adult education nonprofit ACE MV continues to sharpen its focus on workforce development and collaboration with the regional high school, a new executive director has taken the helm.

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Police, Recovery Coaches Team Up to Offer Substance Abuse Aid

When a person is struggling with a substance use disorder on the Island, police officers are often among the first to know. Recently Edgartown police have begun to take a more intentional approach.

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Out of the Darkness; Working and Walking to Prevent Suicide

September is Suicide Awareness month. The second annual walk for suicide prevention and awareness will take place Saturday at dawn at Bend in the Road Beach in Edgartown.

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Public Schools Ink Three-Year Contract for Teachers, Staff

The new school year began with a new three-year contract for Island teachers and support staff. It includes a two per cent increase in salaries across the board.

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School Spending Tops Tisbury Special Town Meeting

At a special town meeting next month, Tisbury voters will be asked to approve emergency funding for temporary classrooms and other unforeseen expenses.

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Wampanoag Exhibit Reveals Hard Truths of History

Every year, a new chapter has been added to “Our” Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History, a recurring exhibit at the Aquinnah Cultural Center.

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Edgartown Police Department Achieves Accreditation

The Edgartown police department has achieved accreditation status from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, police chief Bruce McNamee announced last week.

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As ELL Population Swells, School Leaders Commission Study

English language learning students now make up 18 per cent of the public school population, the all-Island school committee learned last week.

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Edgartown Principal Embraces New Role in Small-Town Setting

Dr. Shelley Einbinder, the new principal of the Edgartown School, is determined to know the name of every student and family at the school.

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