In the aftermath of the Island’s weathering a historic blizzard –– that first trapped us in our homes, and then dragged us from them in the labor of digging out –– what better way is there to celebrate or seek solace in community than to break bread together? Every Sunday evening through the end of March, something remarkable is happening in the woods of West Tisbury, regardless of snowdrifts: Stillpoint’s community suppers. Attendees of all ages enter the gently lit barn to find two…
The cost of the most expensive capital project ever seen on Martha’s Vineyard was finalized on Wednesday morning, along with the reimbursement school officials can expect to see from a state-supported organization. At $333.5 million, the planned renovation and addition of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) is a record-breaker. The reimbursement of about $71 million, while lower than the $78 million estimated by MVRHS building committee members, is still a significant win for…
The search for a permanent high school principal has come down to two candidates, and Islanders can meet them next Wednesday and Thursday when they each tour the school that one of them may soon oversee. Dennis Mahony, the former principal of Winchester High School, and Bryan Lombardi, the principal of Stoneham High School, have been named as the final picks, down from 13 candidates, for principal of Martha’s Vineyard High School (MVRHS). “Our two finalists are seen as possessing the skills,…
The sun glinted off white snow, with bright orange and blue toboggans stark against a steep hill that for generations has been used by Islanders for one primary wintertime purpose: sledding. Six-year-old Lucca Sornas and 10-year-old Alistair Zieman trudged up a barely made path midday on Tuesday with their sleds in tow. Sornas used a kayak oar to keep himself upright. The snow was almost up to his shoulders in the deepest points. “Let’s do the train!” Sornas yelled out to his new friend…
The Island awoke to clear skies Tuesday after a powerful blizzard wallopped the Northeast the day prior, but it’s still too soon to put away those boots. The Island could expect rain on Wednesday on top of nearly two feet of snow. According to the National Weather Service, the Vineyard is expected to see rain and snow before 3 pm Wednesday, which is expected to transition to just rain between 3 pm and 4 pm. While not a significant amount, this is expected to add under a half-inch of snow after…
Each of the five Oscar-nominated documentary short films carries a punch. They are an important tribute to filmmakers’ desire to create work that matters. The films screen at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center through March 15, along with the Oscar-nominated animated and live-action shorts programs. Joshua Seftel’s documentary “All the Empty Rooms” explores the impact of school shootings through a powerful project by veteran CBS News Correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp.…
Every Wednesday, Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen Team take people behind the scenes at Black Joy Kitchen for her Chef’s Table series — a soulful, seasonal, and joy-filled dining experience –– a $75 per person prix fixe dinner. Wednesday March 11, 6 pm. Seating is limited, so reserve your seat at: [https:] The post Chef’s Table appeared first on The…
Writing from the car as we drive from Visalia, Calif., to Las Vegas, Nev. — which means that yes, we are finally eastward-bound after a month on the road, and headed back home — someday. It seems that this has been the snowiest winter the Island has had, and I hope you fared well through it. It’s also school vacation week, and I am sending all the parents and caregivers all the good wishes, and extra patience with their young ones this week. Due to the weather and the timing, it’s a slow…
The night before I left for Boston to have open-heart surgery, I roasted the best batch of sunflower seeds I had ever roasted. None of them were burnt. All of them were evenly browned. And as I was scooping them into the jar, I had a funny thought: What if I never get to eat these? And they’re the best ones I’ve ever made. It’s really the first thought I had of the actual possibility of my dying. That’s not exactly true. I had forced myself a few times that week to memorize things and…
The final Sunday in February brought a blizzard. This week schools are closed, and many are off-Island. May they return safely with stories of their travels and funny adventures. Our power is out, trees are down, and it is still snowing and blowing and the woodstove is humming and warming a pot of water. It was a relief to wake up knowing I’d gotten up in the night and shoveled snow away from the storm door so we aren’t trapped. The wind has blown drifts of snow halfway up the living room windows.…
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