Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
On this day in 1950, President Harry Truman ordered troops into Korea. Today is also National Ice Cream Cake Day and National Sunglasses Day. We’ll be over here looking cool and eating ice cream cake. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
Rights from wrong Islanders, organized by rising high school senior Graysen Kirk Linn, rallied on Saturday at Five Corners. The "Bans Off Our Bodies" rally was similar to events held across the country on Saturday. Our news intern Natalie Aymond was there with Eunki Seonwoo to get reactions from those gathered about the Supreme Court rulings. Here’s the story and photos from the event.
Suit settled The Town of Tisbury and members of the police department have settled a suit with former police Sgt. Kindia Roman, who alleged she was discriminated against as a member of the department. The details of the settlement are not included in the court records, but this is the second suit the department has been forced to settle with former employees. Roman also alleged in her lawsuit that Sgt. Max Sherman worked to torpedo a job prospect with the Walpole Police Department. Reporter Rich Saltzberg has this story.
Last day We have a couple of final days to report today. At MVRHS, two students graduated from the Navigator program. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has that story. Meanwhile, Monday was the last day of school on Martha’s Vineyard. Our news intern Natalie Aymond was on hand at Tisbury School to hear the joyful noise of students leaving the building and the knowing waves of teachers as their young charges left for the summer. Here is her story.
MEETINGS The Oak Bluffs select board meets at 4:30 pm Tuesday at Oak Bluffs Town Hall. Here is the agenda.
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Hot Topic Comment Maureen Fischer commented on the Supreme Court’s rulings on abortion. "Savita Halappanavar. All of you who don’t support a woman’s right to control her own body need to look up this name, and read her tragic story. And don’t think that what happened to her won’t happen here. Even Ireland, dominated for years by the Catholic Church, has awakened to support and legalize abortion."
Hot Topic Letter Rita Brown wrote to remind readers that the GI Bill did not treat all returning soldiers equally. "This sweeping bill promised prosperity to veterans. But Black American Veterans did NOT benefit from this GI Bill. While the bill did not specifically exclude Black American veterans from its benefits, it was structured in such a way to ultimately shut doors for the 1.2 million Black veterans, who had bravely served their country, in segregated ranks."
Today:Bring your summer friends to Bingo and show them a little slice of Island life. You can get everything you need to play while you’re there. Never has one little word meant so much. American Legion Hall in Vineyard Haven. Doors open at 6 pm. –Connie Berry
We hope you are hard at work on the first annual M.V. Islandwide Garden Competition. You’ve got until July 31 to exercise that green thumb of yours. Learn how to enter your efforts — and you don’t have to be a professional for this competition. There’s a category for every level. Anytime. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Want to learn How to Make a Meadow? Me too. Listen to former Polly Hill plant recorder Liz Thomas explain how you can create a meadow of native plants on your own property. I never get tired of looking at the green stuff this time of year. 9 to 11 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Dining out?
The Barn Open for lunch & dinner Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Bowling available Tuesday through Saturday at 5 pm. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The DunesWelcome to The Dunes, Martha’s Vineyard’s Only Restaurant at South Beach! Enjoy casual, relaxed dining, refreshing sea breezes, and a fabulous ocean view. Visit us via our spectacular water taxi cruise from Edgartown. Serving breakfast and dinnerfrom May 19th – October 22nd, 2022. Lunchserved at the Poolside Grill.thedunesmv.com / 508/627/3663
Farm NeckCome check out Farm Neck's newly renovated Cafe, patio and bar!
Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating with open air views of our championship golf course and ample TVs in the bar area.
We are now serving breakfast daily from 8 am to 10:30 am, lunch daily from 11:30 am to 5 pm and dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5 pm to 9pm. Call 508/693/3560 for reservations or visit farmneck.net
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Staying in?
Katie Cerulle, Times’ intern last summer, learned a nifty trick and shared it with us: Grilled Watermelon. Perfect for all the vegetarians in your life. And it actually
looks a little like grilled tuna when all is said and done.
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On the dot Artist Kate Feiffer loves to create unique and whimsical pen and ink and mixed-media drawings, but there’s much more to the artist’s pieces than just fun little details and playfulness. In her new exhibit currently on display at the M.V. Film Center, "Connect the Dots," Feiffer plays with the idea of connection. Although social media and the internet have connected the world, in many ways we are less connected than ever. Read writer Gwyn McAllister’s story about Feiffer and her creative perspective here.
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