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Ride lineup set and ready for Ag Fair »

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The stars aligned »

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‘Great Ballads and Classic Jazz Standards’ concert »

On Saturday, August 23, at 3 pm, the West Tisbury library will host “Great Ballads and Classic Jazz Standards,” a concert featuring the Jon Bates Band, a New York–based extended family of world-class musical talent that has performed seasonally on-Island for the past 30 years. The concert will feature their two sensational frontline vocalists, Debbie Major and Steve Riddick, performing an inspired selection of classic jazz standards and great popular ballads, covering multiple genres from the…

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Fertilizing the Island’s agricultural roots »

Every August, a flood of over 60,000 people inundate West Tisbury for the fair’s thrilling carnival rides, fried and sugary delectables, and endearing farm animals. Amid the bustle and commotion, however, some might forget about the group behind the festivities.The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society (MVAS) is a nonprofit that aims to support local farmers, while also preserving the Island’s agricultural history. Founded in 1859 and located at what is now West Tisbury’s Grange Hall, the…

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Births »

Henry Patrick Moore Hilary Moore and Patrick Moore of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Henry Patrick Moore, on August 12, 2025, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Henry weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Aylla Sophia Correa Miranda Ana Carolina and Cleber Batista of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Aylla Sophia Correa Miranda, on August 13, 2025, at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Aylla weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. The post Births appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

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Writing from the Heart: ‘Are you allowing it?’ »

In the late Nineties, I heard about the Abraham teachings, a spiritual entity channeled through a woman named Esther Hicks. The work centered around what she called the law of attraction. She said, The universe is an interactive place, and the power of thought and emotion shapes one’s reality. Her words made so much sense to me. And since my son Dan, at that point, had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and was already dealing with juvenile diabetes and was angry every minute of every…

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Wild Side: The far side of the really great pond »

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Neo-noir crime thriller »

A resonant voice sings “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” from the musical “Oklahoma” at the start of Spike Lee’s neo-noir crime thriller “Highest 2 Lowest,” showing through Labor Day at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center. As the credits roll and music plays, the camera pans across the New York City skyline, which sparkles at sunrise. How could anything go wrong with the city looking so fine?  The first scene propels us into the fast-paced story. David King (Denzel Washington) is on…

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Real estate transactions: August 11 – 15 »

Chilmark August 14, Daniel A. Knowlton, trustee of T.M. Knowlton Irrevocable Trust, sold 0 Beach Lot Hancock to Deborah Previdi and Richard Previdi for $650,000.  August 15, Fiduciary Trust Co., trustee of Florence L. Flanders Continuing Trust, sold 0 Tucker Trail to Brian H. Flanders, Noreen M. Flanders, and Christopher Flanders, trustee of Bradbury Family GST Trust, for $1,250,001.    Edgartown August 12, AMAA Holdings Inc. sold 36 Boylston Drive to Truman French for $137,200.    Oak…

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