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DA investigating death at Island hotel »

A 40-year-old man was reportedly found dead at the Edgar Hotel Friday, prompting an investigation by the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s office. D.A. Robert J. Gilibois confirmed to the Times Friday evening that a body was found, but didn’t provide further information. The Edgartown Police Department is reportedly looking into the incident, but details remain sparse. The Edgar Hotel declined to comment at this time.  The post DA investigating death at Island hotel appeared first on The…

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Before lawmakers, Vineyard woman pleas for epinephrine access »

A Vineyard woman whose husband died after being stung by a wasp during a golf charity event less than two years ago gave powerful testimony in front of state lawmakers this week, advocating for more widespread access to epinephrine — the medication that can counteract an allergic reaction. Megan Brown testified in front of the Joint Committee on Public Health on Wednesday in Boston, asking lawmakers to swiftly support H.2500, an act relative to increasing access to the medication. “It’s unthinkable…

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Island vibes are strong at Taste of the Vineyard »

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Father’s Day celebration events and activities »

“When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.” —Dave Attell My Dad is 92 years old. He can’t walk for long stretches anymore, he can’t hear well — I yell a lot when we talk — and he doesn’t remember coming to visit me on the Island. But he is funny as heck, a voracious reader, and still draws and paints every day, regardless of the fact that his hands shake.  When I was a kid I had terrible nightmares.…

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A fantastic walk of shame »

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Federal funding cuts reach Vineyard libraries »

In the wake of cuts under the Trump administration, libraries on Martha’s Vineyard are feeling the hit of a statewide, indefinite suspension of databases that students and professionals have relied on. Due to federal funding cuts, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), a state agency, announced in May it will discontinue freely providing 21 services, including a newspaper archive, certain peer-reviewed research journal databases, and career and education prep, after July 1. This…

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New waffle shop opens in Vineyard Haven »

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Gannon and Benjamin set sail on a new voyage »

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Girls tennis headed to the state championship »

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High Schools girls tennis team is headed to the state finals. The girls defeated a tough St. John Paul II High School Lions team on Wednesday, 3 – 2, to punch their ticket to the championship. The boys team is also looking to advance to the finals and are taking on Weston High School Wildcats at 4 pm on Wednesday as well. Both the Island varsity teams trekked up to the Somerset Berkley Regional High School’s Douglas C. Chapman tennis courts — neutral territory…

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Ebba Hierta to retire as Chilmark library director »

After nearly two decades of leading Chilmark Free Public Library, Ebba Hierta will be retiring as the up-town library’s director.  According to a Wednesday press release from the library, Hierta will be retiring on July 1 and handing over the reins to Ruth Konigsberg, a reference librarian at Vineyard Haven Public Library. “It’s been quite a ride,” Hierta said in the release. “I’m beyond grateful to the library patrons, staff, trustees and Friends of the Chilmark Library for the support…

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