The parade to the water’s edge begins in the first minutes after midnight Sunday morning. The 79th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby will open and for the next month thousands of friends and strangers will compete in what has become one of the most prestigious fishing tournaments in the nation.
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It was 60 years ago that Helen Lamb first brought six children with disabilities to a leaky cottage in Oak Bluffs. The rest is not just history but her beloved legacy: Camp Jabberwocky, a residential vacation camp for people with disabilities.
July 17, 2013
They came from both the Vineyard and off-Island to compete in the annual Vineyard Cup Regatta, held last weekend on Vineyard and Nantucket Sound.
July 16, 2013
Year-round and summer vistors alike gathered at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven Sunday to protest the verdict of the Trayvon Martin trial.
July 15, 2013
Two months after they wed, Cynthia Riggs and her husband Howard Attebery hosted an Islandwide gathering at the Cleaveland House in West Tisbury Saturday to celebrate their union. Tables were decorated with all kinds of delights, including a cake with a quote from Dr.
July 14, 2013
Seven galleries and artistic-leaning shops opened their doors Saturday night for a summer kickoff even, the Oak Bluffs Arts District Stroll.
July 13, 2013
The Edgartown Yacht Club kicked off its 90th annual regatta on Thursday with hundreds of sailboat racing five courses in a variety of sailboat types and age divisions. The event continus through Saturday. Across the Island, another sailboat race is taking place: Sail MV's Vineyard Cup.
July 13, 2013
President Barack Obama will return to Martha's Vineyard this summer, making his fourth trip to the Island during his presidency, the White House confirmed Friday. Mr. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to the Vineyard on Aug. 10 and remain on Island until Aug.
July 12, 2013
The ocean. The Sound. The ponds. And the harbors. The Vineyard is surrounded by water and people are taking advantage of it during these sweltering days of humidity. Let's all head to the beach and enjoy it ourselves!
July 12, 2013
A rare and secluded south shore Martha’s Vineyard property goes on the market with a record asking price: $118 million for 314 acres in West Tisbury.
July 11, 2013
For 50 years, Felix Neck has been teaching visitors about nature. The sanctuary offers not only structured learning opportunities, but also a butterfly garden and an extensive trail system. Visitors are invited to get involved as much or as little as they want.
July 11, 2013
They help us get where we need to go, both to and from the Island. Behind the scenes of the Steamship Authority.
July 11, 2013
Daytripper, commuter, weekender, summer kid, year-rounder, washashore, Islander: the moniker doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if you take a plane to the Vineyard, or if you come via your own boat or one of the other passenger ferries that makes the trip.
July 11, 2013
Running Free, a 36-and-a-half foot sailboat that ran aground at Norton Point beach on Friday, was still languishing on the beach Wednesday morning after salvage and refloating efforts failed.
July 10, 2013
It's best to arrive at the Tisbury Street Fair with an empty stomach. Crowds packed Main street in Vineyard Haven on Monday evening to peruse outdoor shopping booths and listen to live music on every corner, but the biggest lines could be found at the numerous food tables.
July 9, 2013
The ending of long days of rain showers brought out summer flowers and summer people to enjoy the sun. The Vineyard welcomed all three, especially the sun!
July 5, 2013