On Sundays, it's opera at the Capawock - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesOn Sundays, it's opera at the Capawock Martha's Vineyard Times Aficionados of opera here on the Vineyard can enjoy the group experience of attending classic opera without leaving the Island. Capawock Movie Theatre owner Buzzy Hall's popular Opera at the Capawock, in Vineyard Haven, continues its winter season of ...

Going away? Vineyard petcare options - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesGoing away? Vineyard petcare options Martha's Vineyard Times By Gwyn McAllister Melissa Schellhammer, veterinary technician at Animal Health Care Associates, with Mac, who is owned by Pam and Chris Scott and wearing a Thundershirt. Unfortunately we can't always bring Fido with us when we zip off to the Bahamas ... and more »

Martha's Vineyard's only funeral home fills many roles - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesMartha's Vineyard's only funeral home fills many roles Martha's Vineyard Times By Jack Shea The JB Cole & Son Funeral Home was likely a welcome addition to the burgeoning South Boston Irish immigrant community in 1862 when Mr. Cole established his business at the corner of Silver Street and Dorchester Avenue.

Good Taste : Super food deals for the Super Bowl - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesGood Taste : Super food deals for the Super Bowl Martha's Vineyard Times By Erin Haggerty Wings: a staple munchie for the Super Bowl and available at many different Island stores and restaurants for take-out. Some of the bartenders and restaurant owners I talked to agree that the Super Bowl is more of a stay-at-home ... and more »

Canine nirvana: A walk around the Oak Bluffs dog park - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesCanine nirvana: A walk around the Oak Bluffs dog park Martha's Vineyard Times By Gwyn McAllister On any given day, between 8 and 9 in the morning and again just before dark, you'll find dozens of dogs and their owners at the Tradewinds Fields Preserve, familiarly known as the dog park in Oak Bluffs. The 71.8 acre property, ...

"Whirl and Twirl" with Joe Keenan's new CD - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard Times"Whirl and Twirl" with Joe Keenan's new CD Martha's Vineyard Times By Tony Omer "Whirl and Twirl" is Vineyard musician Joe Keenan's fourth and latest album — an 11-cut collection from a master writer and performer. I knew I was in for quite a ride when I felt goosebumps part way into the first song.

Islanders explain what keeps them busy in winter - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesIslanders explain what keeps them busy in winter Martha's Vineyard Times By Ben Stiller While the crowds of summer see the Island at its blossoming height of tourism in July and August, a question pops into their minds as they get set to leave. Inevitably, Islanders are asked, "What do you do here in the winter?

Edgartown wastewater plant operator, Joe Alosso, suspended - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesEdgartown wastewater plant operator, Joe Alosso, suspended Martha's Vineyard Times By Steve Myrick Retired judge John Sullivan presented his report to selectmen Margaret Serpa and Art Smadbeck at a special meeting Tuesday. In 147-page report that included a withering hour-by-hour account of irregularities at the Edgartown wastewater ...

Home is where the pet is: Our dog adoption story - Martha's Vineyard Times »

Martha's Vineyard TimesHome is where the pet is: Our dog adoption story Martha's Vineyard Times By Teresa Brewster This is part one of a two-part essay about Captain and his new family. Teresa Brewster and Steven Premdas live in Oak Bluffs, convienently near the dog park. I always liked dogs. As long as they didn't slobber on me with their stinky ...

News Update: Saturday, Jan. 28: Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission Ousts Plant Manager Joe Alosso »

Citing budgetary concerns, the Oak Bluffs wastewater commission voted Thursday to eliminate plant manager Joe Alosso's position.