In the wake of a state report that pointed out deficiencies at the Steamship Authority, the new general manager has charted a course forward in order to restore confidence in the ferry system. At the Steamship Authority Board meeting on Tuesday morning, Alex Kryska, general manager of the ferry line, presented an 18-month draft plan to the five-person board addressing different areas for improvement, including leadership structure, financial planning, and transparency. “This is the initial…
A drone used by nonprofit White Buffalo for deer-based drone surveys. —Courtesy White Buffalo From dusk to dawn, drone launches are scheduled to take place over the next two weeks from more than 100 sites across the Island to track the abundant deer population, as part of a stepped-up effort to cull the herd and address a rise in tick-borne conditions. The drones will be launched from preapproved lands owned by the Island’s towns and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) as well as from…
When the boys’ varsity basketball team beat Falmouth 44-42 on Friday night to clinch the Cape and Islands League title, Head Coach Mike Joyce moved to within three wins of his 300th career victory. Known for his friendly personality and dedication to sports and his players, Mr. Joyce is a walking time capsule — he carries the memories of what MVRHS used to be, while shaping future generations. With the team’s impressive record this season and following the close win of the league championship,…
As the lights in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) lowered at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS), the buzz of excitement and anticipation radiated from the audience. The cast then ran in from behind the audience, and the MVRHS theater department’s performance of the Tony awardwinning musical “Hadestown” began. The production this year required an enormous amount of time and effort to put together. Director and theater teacher Brooke Ditchfield said, “We’ve been working…
Dorothy Sayre (Delvac) Drozdyk died peacefully at home in Vineyard Haven on Jan. 26, 2026. She was supported by her daughters and Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard. Dorothy was born in New York City in 1936. She worked as an X-ray technician at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica, Queens. She was later married and raised a family on Long Island, N.Y. and in Connecticut. At 48, she attended St. Vincent Hospital’s School of Nursing in New York City and received her nursing degree. She specialized…
James Marshall (“Jimmy”), 83, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2026, in Fitchburg, surrounded by his two loving daughters. Born on Sept. 9, 1942, in Tisbury, Jimmy spent his early years on the Vineyard, where he began his career with the state highway department. Known for his strong work ethic and quiet dedication, he later transitioned into a second career as a manager at Ace Hardware in Vineyard Haven, following his retirement. His calm presence and reliability made him a valued member of…
Kathleen Mary (Smith) Schreck, 89, of Pocasset passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Newark, N.J., on Jan. 26, 1937, Kathleen was the eldest of three children born to Marie and Joseph Smith. She married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Schreck, and they settled in East Orange, N.J., where they began their family, eventually having five children: Karen, Lisa, Peter, Jennifer, and Timothy. In the early 1970s, the family relocated to Perry, Maine, for a new adventure.…
Linda Rose (Litchfield) Tilton was born on April 23, 1946, in York, Maine. When she was a young child, she and her family moved to Martha’s Vineyard, building a life deeply rooted in community, family, and independence. From an early age, Linda was free-spirited and fierce, and walked the line between innocence and mischievousness, never afraid to push boundaries or follow her own path. After high school, that same free spirit carried her to California, where she embraced new experiences and lived…
Priscilla Mae (Pachico) Estrella, born August 28, 1931, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2026, in Florida, at the remarkable age of 94. Formerly of Martha’s Vineyard, Priscilla worked alongside her father at John’s Fish Market, where she learned the value of hard work, family, and community. A devoted beach lover and lifelong sun worshiper, she was happiest near the ocean she loved so deeply. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family forever grateful for her love. Her legacy of…
Rosemarie Haigazian, 74, of Edgartown, passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, at Newton Wellesley Hospital, after a brief illness. She fought a long and valiant battle with multiple sclerosis. Rosemarie was born in Philadelphia, Penn., on Sept. 19, 1951, to Alishan Haigazian and Mary Haigazian, and spent her childhood living in the family funeral home. Moving to Martha’s Vineyard in 1969, Rosemarie put herself through college and law school, working at the Mansion House, selling real estate, and running…
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