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Fine Fettle finally about to sell marijuana
After years of permitting and regulatory hurdles, Islanders will soon be able to purchase medical marijuana, tinctures, concentrates, and edibles in a cozy shop environment. Fine Fettle ... Read full article
Labor deal forged for Vineyard Wind 1
In a ceremony on July 16, Vineyard Wind signed a labor agreement with the Southeastern Massachusetts Building Trades Council to erect America’s first industrial scale offshore wind farm. The wind ... Read full article
Incentives offered for 2022 Beach Road Weekend
With a three-day music festival just days away, Beach Road Weekend is already talking about what’s in the works for 2022, according to a press release. The 2022 festival is planned for August 26-28 in ... Read full article
Man attempts swim between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
Updated 3 pm On Monday, Doug McConnell, 63, attempted to swim from Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard, according to a story in the Inquirer and Mirror. It’s the second time McConnell has attempted the ... Read full article
Sharks step up for Keyshawn
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks collegiate summer baseball league is sending love and support to 9-year-old Keyshawn Devine, who loves baseball. Keyshawn was struck and injured by a pickup truck July 14. ... Read full article
Power outages reported in several Martha’s Vineyard towns
Power outages were reported across Martha’s Vineyard Friday afternoon. An Eversource outage map showed scattered outages in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown at about 5:30 pm. Earlier, electricity went ... Read full article
Harbor Homes closes on Oak Bluffs property
Homelessness and a lack of housing is a well known issue on Martha’s Vineyard. To combat this crisis, Harbor Homes has led the way in providing respite to homeless individuals on the Island, with a ... Read full article
Methodist church sign tagged with homophobic decal
A “hate decal” was found on the sign board of the Trinity Methodist Church in Oak Bluffs on July 10, according to Pastor Hyuk Seonwoo. This marks the third time the Methodist Church, which flies a ... Read full article
Commission supports Housing Bank
Updated July 19 The Martha’s Vineyard Commission unanimously approved sending a letter to the Massachusetts state legislature in support of real estate transfer fee legislation to fund affordable ... Read full article
Island sees COVID uptick
Updated July 16 Martha’s Vineyard is seeing an uptick in confirmed COVID-19 cases this week after the boards of health reported more new cases in the past four days than in the past six weeks. A ... Read full article