Bridging a continental divide
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Our Brazilian immigration series continues in Mantenópolis, were we learn how workers living on the Island stay connected with their families back in Brazil. In one particularly moving scene, we hear from one show host who delivers gifts to remote areas across the region to help keep families connected. In a land where much of the community is lost to the tides of immigration, reminders of home are important. Read more
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Post no box
There’s nothing worse than waiting in line at the post office, especially in Oak Bluffs where wait times can be excessive. An initiative to help resolve some of the issue is getting some pushback. The town is asking that new outdoor boxes get taken down because they weren’t informed about the addition. Read more
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Hop to it |
Today, dozens of Islanders gathered in West Tisbury for an annual hop-picking party. The amount of hops harvested was measured in gallons. And the locally sourced, key beer ingredient will go on to the production of an Offshore Ale house brew. Read more
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