The Steamship Authority announced it will be hosting two virtual information sessions focused on the waitlist and standby lines, topics that have become a source of frustration for some Islanders. The ferry line had recently made proposals to amend how the waitlist and standby line works, but Islanders have objected, and said it would be too restrictive and did not reflect the flexibility needed for some people to get on and off the Vineyard. The potential changes were a part of the SSA’s ongoing…
The past few weeks have been cold, brutally cold, especially on an Island surrounded by the frigid Atlantic where the winds, which gather speed and blow faster over the ocean, have reached up to 60 miles per hour. But these low temperatures and wind gusts don’t just cause involuntary tears to stream down people’s faces as they race from their car to Stop & Shop, they also stress out the tangled web of infrastructure that keeps all of New England powered: the energy grid. The grid, a network…
Nancy Hoffman Evoy passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026, at Crosslands in Kennett Square, Pa., aged 95. Nancy was born in Williamsport, Pa., and had lived in Abington, Bryn Mawr, and Villanova, Pa., as well as West Tisbury. She retained her curiosity, sharp mind, sense of humor, and ability to connect with almost everyone she met. Nancy attended Skidmore College, graduated from Penn State, and later earned her master’s in library science from Villanova University. She was proud of her 21 years…
Marcelle Claudette Paquet BenDavid peacefully passed away in her home on Jan. 31, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was 90 years old. She was a quiet, steady presence — a silent caregiver who gave endlessly and never asked for anything in return. To be near Marcelle was to feel safe, cared for, and quietly understood. Marcelle was born and raised in St-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec, Canada, on March 23, 1935, growing up as one of the youngest of her 10 siblings. Family was never…
Left to right: Patrick Roden-Reynolds, Virginia Barbatti, Lea Hamner, and Bret Stearns traveled to Bourne to support changes to hunting regulations. As the tick crisis continues on the Vineyard, a group of Islanders traveled to the mainland this week to urge state officials to expand hunting accessibility in order to help deal with deer overpopulation and tick-borne diseases. At a listening session held by the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy…
Karen Ann MacPhail, RN, of Woodside Village in Vineyard Haven died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, at age 78. Karen graduated from Wareham High School, and went on to achieve her degree in nursing at Labouré College. She spent decades as an emergency room nurse, sharing memories of her time at Carney, a small but busy hospital outside Boston. After retirement she was drawn to the Vineyard beaches and small Island community. Karen jumped into volunteering, joining the Island Health…
Eugene Erez (“Gene”) passed away suddenly on Dec. 27, 2025, while on vacation in Bangkok, Thailand. He was 62 years old. Gene was born on July 21, 1963, in Ukraine (now Russia). As a young child, he immigrated to the U.S. with his family as a Russian refugee, eventually settling in Texas before they moved to Boston. Through determination, resilience, and hard work, Gene built a life defined by craftsmanship, loyalty, and generosity. He pursued his education at Northeastern University before finding…
Woodrow W. Williams (“Woody”), born March 24, 1951, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 10, 2025, the Marine Corps’ birthday, surrounded by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis, his daughter, Vanessa, and their beloved rescue animals, Dixie and Alfie, who never left his side. On the day he passed, he was also visited by his friend John Schilling, who stood outside Woody’s window and played the Marine Corps Hymn — an act of quiet honor and deep meaning that will never be forgotten by his family.…
Theodore Walter Box Jr., affectionately known as Ted, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Jan. 18, 2026, lovingly cared for by his brother Tom. Ted was born in 1945 in New York. A longtime resident of Seaford, N.Y., Ted earned the distinction of Eagle Scout. After graduating from Seaford High School, he continued his education at the University of Miami, followed by the University of Hawai‘i. From there, Ted chose a life path guided not by convention, but by curiosity, passion, and artistry…
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) swim team capped off a dominant season on Saturday at the seventh annual Cape and Islands League Championships. The boys team won their third consecutive league title, and the girls earned a historic third-place finish. The boys amassed 375 points, outpacing Nantucket at 288, Sandwich with 211, Nauset at 151, and Barnstable at 118, to secure their fourth championship in the past five years. The girls, in their strongest showing to date, gathered…
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