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Obama Family's Holiday Destination, Martha's Vineyard: Chic, Calming and Costly
The day trippers land at Vineyard Haven but visitors say the real charms of Martha's Vineyard - an island of 87.48 square miles off the north-east coast of the US - lie in places such as Edgartown, where Paul McCartney keeps a home, with its elegant whaling captains' houses and craggy inns.
Haying is taking place in fields all across town, a sign of mid-summer. Sunny dry days came just in time.
Folks on Marthaa s Vineyard expect Obama family
There have been no sightings of suited agents in sunglasses talking into their wrists, but residents say the Secret Service has reserved rooms at several hotels, and certain high-placed emissaries have contacted local caterers and asked to review restaurant menus.
Martha's Vineyard District Court Report : Martha's Vineyard Times : July 2, 2009
Daniel A. Cohen, Nyack, NY; DOB 3/20/65, speeding in violation of special regulation: responsible, must pay $170 fine; a second charge of speeding in violation of special regulation: not responsible; operating motor vehicle with suspended license: dismissed.
Tri-Town Ambulance adds to EMT pay
Against a backdrop of fiscal restraint in the three member up-Island towns, the Tri-Town Ambulance Committee voted, at a meeting on June 22, to distribute most of a $20,835 unused balance in the committee's incentive pay account to Emergency Medical Technicians who have served during the year.
By the time you are reading this, it will be Fourth of July weekend, although the cool temperatures have made it feel like it's still early May.
Vineyard Fishermen Win Sector in Fisheries Management Overhaul
Commercial fishermen hope for better days at sea. Vineyard commercial fishermen scored a key win in the struggle keep them from being squeezed out of the groundfish industry yesterday when the New England Fishery Management Council voted to adopt the sector system, granting the Vineyard its own sector.
Martha's Vineyard District Court Report : Martha's Vineyard Times : June 25, 2009
Adam Church, West Tisbury; DOB 10/31/83, OUI-liquor or .08%, 2nd offense: guilty 90 days in the house of correction suspended, placed on probation for two years, must pay $50 VW and $65 PSF; negligent operation of motor vehicle: dismissed; marked lanes violation: not responsible; speeding: not responsible.
Granary Gallery kicks off summer season
Walk through The Granary Gallery courtyard on any sunny day and find antique wrought iron tables and chairs, flowers growing everywhere, and art lining the rustic wooden outdoor walls.
Just in case you missed it, we have been having another rainy week with more expected through this weekend.
Rev. Cathlin Baker is Installed At West Tisbury Congregational
Reverend Baker is the church's first female minister. It was standing room only Sunday afternoon for the installation of the Rev.
Pothier Family is Surrounded by Friends and Remembrance
Family and friends remembered Jena Pothier as a funny and vivacious young woman at a memorial held at Our Lady Star of the Sea church in Oak Bluffs Wednesday morning.
Oak Bluffs teenager charged in fatal crash
An Oak Bluffs teenager faces a dozen charges in a car crash earlier this month that killed her 18-year-old passenger, police said yesterday.
DAS debate - federal rules give wireless carriers the upper hand dealing with towns
The discussion and debate at recent public hearings on a tri-town proposal to create a distributed antenna system to support up-Island cell service has focused on the pros and cons of cell phone service, possible health risks, and the visual impact of towers.
Well, it's rained a lot but the sunny days, when they came, were perfect. My garden has never been so lush, the lawn so green, everything vigorous, resplendent.
Car Accident Claims One Young Life; Charges to Be Sought Against Driver
Mourners gather at site of crash next day. Speed was a factor and charges are expected against the 17-year-old driver in the single-car accident on Edgartown-West Tisbury Road that claimed the life of 18-year-old Jena Pothier of Oak Bluffs Thursday evening, police said yesterday.
Allowing underage drinking creates huge liability for adults
Underage drinking is a big problem on the Vineyard, public safety officials say.
Teen killed in West Tisbury car accident
One teen was killed and a second, due to graduate Sunday, is in stable condition after a crash last night, police said.
One killed in West Tisbury car accident
Police are reporting that one person was killed in a car accident last night on Martha's Vineyard.
Martha's Vineyard District Court Report : Martha's Vineyard Times : June 11, 2009
Joanne K. Andrade, Oak Bluffs; DOB 10/9/76, possession of Class E drug : to be dismissed upon payment of $100 court cost.
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