On The Vineyard

Stormy weather from Hurricane Erin offshore postpones two beloved Island traditions - Grand Illumination Night and the Oak Bluffs Fireworks.

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The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair starts this Thursday, but there will be no Ferris wheel this year. And a recap of some thought-provoking August events.

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Hundreds of people visited the West Tisbury Farmers’ Market this week to show support for the pierogi vendor who refused to sell dumplings to a prominent attorney.

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As Morning Glory Farm marks 50 years on Martha's Vineyard, its story of growth and community stands in stark contrast to the island’s housing crisis. Today, even six-figure earners struggle to find a place to live on the Vineyard. What does it mean when people who cherish the island can no longer afford to stay?

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A proposed bill in the Massachusetts legislature could redefine when beaches are considered public, stirring strong reactions on Martha’s Vineyard and raising questions about centuries-old shoreline access laws. Meanwhile, a team of open-water swimmers has made history by completing a grueling relay from Nantucket to the Vineyard. 

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Horticulturist Tim Boland, the longtime executive director of the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury, plans to step down at the end of next summer. And a staple on Vineyard waters for 63 years, the legendary schooner Shenandoah will sail her last season next summer.

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In this week's episode of On the Vineyard, we tell the story of a near-miss after an engine issue forced a sightseeing biplane pilot to make an emergency landing on a Chappaquiddick beach. We'll also delve into the state of the offshore wind energy industry a year since the Vineyard Wind blade failure.

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The Agricultural Society is switching things up this summer with rides provided by a new amusement company. And get your Gazette pressman hats at the 4th of July parade!

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What’s going on at the Woods Hole ferry terminal, and how will it affect your travel plans? And Jaws and Juneteenth shared the weekend with lots of events.

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Jaws mania has hit the Island. We’ll preview some of the celebrations marking 50 years since Jaws was released. And the latest on ticks.

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