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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Today is World Oceans Day, aimed at raising awareness of the benefits derived from the worlds' waters. It serves as a reminder to use its resources sustainably and responsibly- Afterall, it does cover 70 percent of the planet. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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New Art arriving daily. Open 7 days a week. A warm welcome awaits you.
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The season is here. Sharks have been sighted in Provincetown and Chatham as white sharks make their return to local waters from the south. We take a look at what that means for Vineyarders, and also what other sharks we might encounter. For example, hammerhead sharks have become more frequent. Read our story here.
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A Plymouth-based transit union is threatening legal action against the Vineyard Transit Authority administrator Angie Gompert for allegedly breaking state law, with letters being sent to the Island towns’ select boards. However, Gompert denies that wrongdoing took place in how she operated the VTA. Get the details here.
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When MassWildlife approved Edgartown’s beach management plan for Norton Point last month, a new restriction threatened public OSV access on the much-loved barrier beach. Town officials have been working to ensure that recreationalists and fishermen alike will be able to access the area by proposing alternative routes that wouldn’t be disruptive to protected shorebirds. Here’s that update.
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MEETINGS
Hey, did you know? No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy the weekend!
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The MVTimes: Our reporting makes a difference
Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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Waterfront House and Guesthouse, Chilmark SponsoredMartha's Vineyard has many fine waterfront properties, but only a handful of exceptional ones. The Lee Family Compound is an exceptional, 3-acre waterfront property with breathtaking, unobstructed pond views from an elevated secure location, 750+ ft. of pond frontage, 48-ft. dock with separate mooring for easy access to Menemsha Pond and Vineyard Sound, and privacy without an abutter in view — all compliment the spacious, 5-bedroom, 5-bath, comfortable, well-built main house and the well-sited, 2-bedroom,
1-bath, contemporary guest house. The stunning views are everywhere, so 14 of the 16 rooms in both houses enjoy grand pond views. Because of the elevation, the sunsets, moonrises, and stargazing are some of the most remarkable the Island has to offer. The two-home compound can house 18 comfortably and is perfect for year-round family events. Come launch your canoe, kayak, or paddle board from spring to fall; swim, clam, or sail from private sandy beach off the point all summer long; sunbathe on your private dock or 3 decks or on the terraced lawn overhanging the cove; and enjoy seasonal holidays by a roaring fire with extended family and loved ones. This compound is proof that a picture is worth a 1,000 words (see Video Aerial Tour).
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Quote of the Day
"The Vineyard, like most of Massachusetts, gets a variety of species that for the most part are seasonal visitors. Each one behaves a little bit differently."
— Department of Marine Fisheries’ Greg Skomal on sharks off Vineyard shores.Hot Topic CommentDon Keller commented on our story about chess tables coming to Oak Bluffs Harbor: "I used to love the tables they had set up in Harvard square. Great idea!"Hot Topic LetterThomas Green writes to us about
the recent volunteer efforts to restore the Aquinnah Church: "This event was to promote a diversity of views. For building a better understanding between people. It was the best community event I have
experienced in a long while. I am still grinning from ear to ear about some of the memories I have from spending time with these kind and wonderful people! I wish more local people could have been there. We all have a lot more to learn from one another."
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Tomorrow: I would totally love to do this, except I’m too old. Edgartown library invites children to Fingerpaint Fridays. And at first I typed that as ‘fingerpain,’ which I do qualify for. 10:30 am to noon. –C.B.
Movies!
Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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For the Doodah Man"2 Dead & Co Final Tour tickets, Sunday 6/25 Fenway. Good Aisle seats. Going Sat., can't make Sun. show. $98 + Ticketmaster fees. 303-817-1936."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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Dining out?
The Barn Open Monday through Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm for lunch, dinner & bowling.
Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner at 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday, and brunch 11 am to 3 pm on Sundays. Live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv
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Say hello to summer and sunshine with a treat so versatile that it can be used as a fruit dip, toast spread, cake frosting, smoothie addition, pastry filling, ice cream topping, or anything else that brings out your culinary zest. All this and more from a recipe for Lemon Curd, shared by Katherine Scott.
On newsstands and online: the early season issue of Edible Vineyard. Read about the cost of raising chickens, plant breeding, Paul Jackson's gift, food equity, Sumner Silverman, watercress, and much more.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this pensive man? We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 gift certificate to an Island business or charity.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For previous Do You Knows? see our archive.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Charlie Blair
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Take a hike
Martha’s Vineyard has many, many trails for people to hike and take in the Island’s beauty. However, not everyone takes a walk through multiple towns. From Long Point to Tashmoo Beach, join Jonathan Burke as he describes what he felt and saw while on the 2023 annual cross-Island hike.
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