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Tisbury harbormaster Gary Kovack is now Edgartown’s nominee for their harbormaster, as Charlie Blair nears retirement after 30 years. |
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Lagoinha looks for a new home |
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Lagoinha Martha’s Vineyard, a Vineyard Haven baptist church with predominantly Brazilian membership, started out two years ago in the living rooms of congregants. Now it is on the lookout for room for up to 150 people, twice its current capacity. Pastor Ricardo Duarte attributes much of the need to expand to interest from youth, who make up most of the congregation, as well as active and engaging sermon experiences. It has become a place for many Island immigrants to find community. Read more
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Tisbury harbormaster Gary Kovack was nominated Monday to be the new harbormaster in Edgartown. This comes as current Edgartown harbormaster Charlie Blair looks to retire this month after 30 years on the job. Read more
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Former prime minister to attend film festival |
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The Right Honorable Dame Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand from 2017–2023, will appear at the Performing Arts Center on Friday for showing and discussion of the documentary “Prime Minister,” part of the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival. The film covers her public and private life while in office. Stay tuned for our wider look at the festival’s 25th anniversary. Read more
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Rumor has it that there will be 20 or so acts at the Aquinnah Variety show, Kathie Olsen writes. Keep an eye out for details. Townspeople can also ask town hall for a survey about accessibility of town programs and facilities for those with physical or mental challenges. Read more. Also read columns from Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, and West Tisbury. |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank
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For over 116 years, Martha's Vineyard Bank has been more than a financial institution—we're part of the foundation of this community. While other banks expand outward, we grow deeper, strengthening our connections with every generation we serve. From the Island to the Cape, our roots run through the heart of every milestone in your life. Your first account, your family home, your business dreams, your legacy. Your goals, our guidance. |
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The M.V. Film Society's first Annual Trivia Night benefit is today. Solo players and teams of up to six will answer film trivia and compete for prizes. Spectators are welcome. It's from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at the M.V. Film Center, 79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven. Read more |
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Tomorrow |
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The Oak Bluffs Candidate Forum is your chance to get to know the people running for town offices. It's from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Oak Bluffs School, 50 Tradewinds Road, Oak Bluffs. Read more |
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Movies
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View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here. |
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Authors & Books |
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Discover author talks, book signings, writing workshops, book sales, and book clubs around the Vineyard here.
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MEETINGS
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The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm. Agenda here. |
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Quote of the Day |
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“The youth have a service on Fridays, and they keep inviting people around the Island, and they keep turning up.”
—Pastor Ricardo Duarte of Lagoinha M.V. is looking to expand his predominantly Brazilian church, in large part due to youth enthusiasm. |
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Name this waterskier! We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win a free MV Times T-shirt.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For a previous Name This Islander, see our archive.
Monday's contest answer:
Barbara Stelle |
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