Edgartown News

The Martha's Vineyard Drug Task Force, working in conjunction with the Tisbury and Massachusetts State Police, arrested two men on felony drug charges today as they were stepping off the ferry in Vineyard Haven.

Nathaniel H. Fleming, Providence, RI; DOB 3/6/89, OUI-liquor or .08%: continued without finding for one year, must attend driver alcohol education program and pay program fee, $250 state fee, 210-day loss of license, must pay $250 HIF, $50 VDD, $50 VW, and $65 PSF; negligent operation of motor vehicle: dismissed at the request of the Commonwealth; ...

Jason Canha, a 36-year-old special agent with the Air Force, was serving at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan last summer when he received four large boxes from the Vineyard.

A potentially explosive standoff between an Edgartown man and members of the Martha's Vineyard tactical response team ended peacefully last Thursday.

"Strong and lovely and pure," is how Mr. Crohan describes Ms. Mayhew's voice. He is a seasoned pianist with an Island legacy that echoes through the streets of Oak Bluffs, where he spent a 20-year run entertaining guests at David's Island House.

The Martha's Vineyard Commission voted without dissent last night to designate the waters around the Vineyard as a district of critical planning concern, cementing a yearlong moratorium on building wind farms in nearshore waters while rules are developed.

The milkweed pods are breaking, And the bits of silken down Float off upon the autumn breeze Across the meadows brown.

One year ago on the Island, Boy Scouts nearly ceased to exist. Now, with the help of Cub Scout leaders, Kevin Oliver from Chilmark and Andrew Bradshaw from Tisbury, there are close to 40 Island Boy Scouts from ages 7 through 18.

An analysis of harbor revenue from services to visiting boaters this summer reveals mixed results.

Edgartown police were called to Whalers Walk shortly after noon on a report of a suspicious man with a weapon, according to police.

Police today arrested Arthur Scott Smith, 38, of Edgartown, following a two-hour standoff during which Mr.

I hope that everyone is enjoying this time of year as much as I do. My kids just pulled up their last carrots from our garden.

After a very brief period of warmth and sun this summer, we were dropped abruptly into fall and now we are being squashed once again by rain and wind.

During this time of year, it's hard to know what is still open and when. Since the crowds have gone, it is now reasonable to expect open tables in your favorite restaurant, if it's still open.

Lynn Fraker revs up for scallop season in Tisbury. Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark and Aquinnah are all looking forward to a good bay scallop season this fall.

Edgartown voters are called to the Old Whaling Church at 7 pm this Tuesday, Oct, 27, to take care of business both new and old at a special town meeting.

The 64th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby ended Sunday afternoon with an awards ceremony at Nectar's night club in Edgartown.

Now that we're not so busy working three jobs, visiting with family, and avoiding the summer crowds, there's finally time to get together with those you hardly saw all summer.

Music, arts and enrichment programs in the Island schools are on the block for downsizing as the Vineyard schools superintendent tries to craft a budget for the coming year with little or no increase over last year.

Getting a shot in the arm to stave off flu. After much debate about logistics, and delays caused by vaccine shortages, it appears likely that all Vineyard residents will be offered vaccination against both swine flu and regular flu, at a single big clinic, on Nov.