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Island Light: Precious Dream

These are the darkest days. The sun only starts to climb above the horizon around 7 a.m., rides low across the sky, and already is dipping out of sight as 4 p.m. draws near. Until the winter solstice, still eleven days away, the day will continue to shrink, making daylight seem a brief and precious...
 
Falmouth Senator Calls for Steamship Audit
Ethan Genter
In a state committee hearing Tuesday, state Sen. Susan Moran told fellow legislators she requested that state auditor Diana DiZoglio conduct an audit of the authority in order to help “identify the current weaknesses of the authority as well as provide transparency and effective oversight.”
Historian Honored With New African American Heritage Trail Site
Riis Williams
Robert (Bob) Hayden started a Vineyard branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History and sparked the creation of an African American resource collection at the Oak Bluffs library.
Harbor Homes Nears Capacity As Search for New Facility Continues
Brooke Kushwaha
Just one month into its season, the winter shelter has hit capacity three times already, the first time in its history space has been such a concern.
50 Years Ago, Jaws Came to the Vineyard After Canceled Nantucket Ferry
Louisa Hufstader
Production designer Joe Alves had planned to scout Nantucket for the movie Jaws when his ferry was turned around. He ended up on Martha's Vineyard instead, forever changing the Island.
Ray Ewing

What’s Open on Martha’s Vineyard is a regularly updated list of Island businesses and their hours. As seasons change, restaurants and retail shops alter hours and services. Some may close temporarily, other services may shift from in-person to online. To stay abreast of changes, visit the directory frequently.

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News, Government

Grand Jury Indicts Four People

December 4, 2023

A grand jury returned indictments Friday for Jordan Creech and Christine Kurth on drug charges and Ryan Camacho and MacAleer Schilcher on rape charges.

Arts & Entertainment, Community

Hebrew Center Welcomes Public for Hanukkah

December 4, 2023

The Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center commemorates Hanukkah this weekend with two free public events celebrating the 2,000-year old festival of lights.

Community, Business

Farm Neck Foundation Awards Grants

December 1, 2023

The board of directors at the Farm Neck Foundation has announced its 2023 grant awards.

News

Island Departments to Hold EMT Open House

November 30, 2023

The Island's emergency medical service providers will host the emergency medical technician open house on Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the regional high school culinary arts dining room. 

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