Bald eagle photo sparks optimism

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Reservations on Steamship ferries went well, and chicken farmers on the Island are taking precautions against bird flu.

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Bald eagle pair welcome sight for birders

A recent photo of bald eagles on Lagoon Pond was a welcome sight for Island avian enthusiasts, who say the photo serves as a reminder that bald eagles, and nesting pairs, have become more common on the Vineyard. While there's no way to tell whether these two are a nesting pair, the photo also comes as confirmation of any bald eagle born on the Island remains to be seen. Read more

Smooth sailing

The Steamship Authority is reporting that the opening reservation day for the general public on the Vineyard route went well. We’ve heard the same from the public. Our Island rep attributes the success to progress by the Steamship’s new IT director. Read more

Defend the flock

As the state combats bird flu, Island poultry owners are working to keep their flocks safe. While there isn’t widespread concern among farmers, limiting interactions with people and cleaning up after birds have been employed to minimize any potential impact from the virus. Read more

Rivals defeated

The Martha’s Vineyard hockey team took down the Nantucket Whalers at home on Saturday, 4–1. Despite having a plethora of penalties called against them, the Vineyarders outshot Nantucket with a dominant performance by Hunter Johnson and Adrian Alberghini on the wings of Griff Calahan. Read more

AT A GLANCE

MV Center for Living announces new director

COMMUNITY

In the kitchen with Gail Arnold

In our ongoing series, we bring you the talented Chef Gail Arnold, currently a private chef and the board chair of Island Grown Initiative (IGI). Arnold has been involved with Share Our Strength’s “No Kid Hungry” program, the Island Food Pantry, and other food-equity organizations. Read more

Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank

HAPPENINGS

Today

Explore the contributions of Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes, presented by retired professor of Arts and Humanities Bill Thierfelder. Thierfelder has a PhD in English Literature and is docent emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History. This virtual event is hosted by the Vineyard Haven Public Library. It's at 7 pm. Read more

Tomorrow

The Vineyard Haven Library and Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program will host a virtual presentation on how to discuss alpha-gal syndrome with healthcare providers. Gain insights into preparing for appointments, understanding your tests, and communicating symptoms. The event is at 6 pm. Read more

Movies

View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.

Authors & Books

Discover author talks, book signings, writing workshops, book sales, and book clubs around the Vineyard here.

MEETINGS

The Dukes County Commissioners meet Wednesday at 4 pm. Agenda here.

The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 on Wednesday. Agenda here.

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Quote of the Day

“Keep your chickens separate from wild birds.”

—Edgartown Health Agent Brice Boutot on some 20 dead turkeys recently found

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