A winning weekend

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The driver in the Sunset Lake crash has pleaded not guilty to an elevated OUI charge.

The Times awarded general excellence

We just got back from the New England Newspaper & Press Association Convention in Portland, Maine, and are proud to announce that The Times received first place in the general excellence category for a weekly newspaper of our size. We also took home first place in the outstanding newsletter category. Read on to see which of our talented staff earned individual awards. Click here

Sunset Lake crash driver pleads not guilty

The driver of a dramatic crash, in which a vehicle reportedly flipped over and landed roof-first into Sunset Lake, was in court this morning. She has been charged with OUI and serious injury and is pleading not guilty. Her mother, who was in the vehicle and unresponsive when first responders arrived on the scene, is on the mend according to the family’s attorney. Read more

Beauty is more than skin-deep

With a makeup industry that often leaves women of color feeling left out, two Black-owned businesses want Vineyarders with darker skin tones to feel included and appreciated when it comes to their beauty needs. This edition of Voices bySharisse features interviews with Tashann Watson of Makeup Maven Martha's Vineyard and Valerie Desire of Makeup by Valerie.

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AT A GLANCE

COMMUNITY

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HAPPENINGS

Today

Growing Brassicas is the topic of the day at the Ag Hall. Ethan Buchanan-Valenti of Beetlebung Farm will speak about how to grow plants such as kale, cabbage, and broccoli. From sowing to growing to storing, this is your chance to learn and ask questions. Registration is appreciated at this link. It's from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at 35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury. Read more

Tomorrow

Poetry & Prose Tuesday is back at PathwaysArts. This week you can hear Sharon Siebel, MD, author of the upcoming memoir "Beating the Odds: Lessons Learned from Pancreatic Cancer." Open Floor Readings will follow. It's from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at Chilmark Tavern, 9 State Road, Chilmark. Doors open at 7 pm. You can sign up to read on the night of the event. The Zoom link will be available here. Read more

Movies

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

Libraries

Check out free programs for all ages at the Island's six public libraries here.

MEETINGS

The Steamship Authority port council meets at 9 am tomorrow. Agenda here.

The Oak Bluffs select board meets at 3:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.

The Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.

The Chilmark select board meets at 5 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.

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Quote of the Day

“I experienced a lot of colorism where I grew up, causing me to never feel beautiful. When I started getting into makeup, I was able to recognize my beauty on the inside and out. Doing makeup really gave me the time to take a closer look at myself and see my worth.”

—Valerie Desire of Makeup by Valerie on her passion

Name This Islander

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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.

Friday's contest answer:

Larry Santos

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