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Courthouse Window Project Hinges on Vote in West Tisbury Tonight
Money to help pay for replacing courthouse windows and two bylaws relating to the new medical marijuana law top a special town meeting warrant in West Tisbury tonight.
Edgartown Selectmen Want Suspension of Fuel Dock Closure
The office of the state fire marshall has told Edgartown it cannot operate its fuel dock without required upgrades.
Vineyard Hostel Opens for 2013 Season
Vineyard visitors on a budget may once again stay for up to seven nights at the Hostelling International facility on the bike path up-Island. Long known as the "youth hostel," the short-term lodging place actually serves all ages with parental or guardian permission required for guests under 18, according to the Hostelling International website .
No Jail for Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Fraud in Edgartown
He drove a BMW, kept a home on South Water Street in Edgartown and appeared to be a prosperous attorney.
Edgartown Gets $476,425 Grant for Fire and Ambulance Equipment
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded the Edgartown Fire Department a grant of $476,425. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program awards funds to local fire and ambulance departments for equipment and resources they need to respond to emergencies.
Watch: Rising Sea Level Threatens Island Towns
Rising sea levels will affect Martha's Vineyard "within the lifetimes of kindergartners who are living on the Vineyard today," says Phil Henderson of the Vineyard Conservation Society.
New Cafe Opens Thursday in Edgartown
Looking for an early-morning espresso drink near the Edgartown waterfront? Starting Thursday, the search ends at 3 South Water Street, the new home of the Tocco Puro coffee shop.
'I'm Sorry, I'm Stupid': Island Teen Charged with Selling Pot
It took two tries to arraign William A. Rogers, Jr. on one count of distributing marijuana, according to documents filed in Edgartown District Court.
Mugsy the dog to be euthanized after horse attack
The dog that killed a miniature horse at a farm on Meetinghouse Way on Saturday will be euthanized when its 10-day quarantine ends Monday.
A colorful weekend in Edgartown
With a jam-packed schedule of goings-on over the weekend, partiers celebrated the Pink and Green Festival, hosted by the Edgartown Board of Trade, at the second annual ball on Saturday evening, May 11.
Tick Tip: How to Check Your Dog for Ticks
We're heading into peak season for ticks and tick-borne illnesses on Martha's Vineyard, where Lyme disease diagnoses spike during the late spring and summer.
Horse-Killing Dog Found and Quarantined, Report Says
There's good news for Edgartown residents who were fearful that a killer dog was on the loose: According to a Sunday afternoon report from the Vineyard Gazette , the dog suspected of killing one miniature horse Saturday and mauling another one has been found and quarantined.
Edgartown dog kills miniature horse in viscous attack
Officials have tracked down the dog they believe viciously attacked two miniature horses Saturday at a farm on Meetinghouse Way, killing one and wounding the other.
Needham Police Log: First Delivery Fight,
The following reports were provided by the Needham Police Department . Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
Where to go for Mother's Day brunch on Martha's Vineyard
Choose from hot and cold selections, a raw bar, carving station, omelet station and desserts.
Martha's Vineyard Schools Signs New Pact with Cafeteria Workers
In this photo taken on the first day of the 2012 school year, new West Tisbury School cafeteria director Jenny Devivo served up the day's meal with a big smile.
Deals Abound in Edgartown this Weekend, if You Like Pink and Green
Shops and restaurants in Edgartown are jump-starting the season with the returning Pink & Green weekend, happening now through Sunday.
Governor names pick for Edgartown judge
Gov. Deval Patrick announced several judicial nominees Wednesday, including one for a vacant position at the Dukes Probate and Family Court in Edgartown.
The sunshine feels warming to my skin now that the wind has finally stopped. It was odd to need a jacket when the temperature was in the 50s and 60s.
Springtime is spruce-up time also. The sound of saws, hammering, and lawn equipment echoes throughout many neighborhoods, but isn't everything starting to look great? Even most of the paving has been completed, so traveling down the street is no longer a bumping swerving adventure.