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The Minute:
Wind news is big lately. We're partnering with the Nantucket Current to bring you today's top story, and check out our coverage of major layoffs from GE Vernova.
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An outstanding promise
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Vineyard Wind has said that they will eventually turn off the red blinking lights atop their turbine towers at night. But they’ve missed deadlines to do it so far. This story originally ran in the Nantucket Current, and with their permission we are co-publishing the piece for our readers on the Vineyard. Read more
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Turbine business woes
It’s been a tough few months for the offshore wind industry. Earlier this month, the contractor hired to build Vineyard Wind announced that they are down some $300 million with delays caused by fractured blades. Now, they are saying that they are laying off some 900 employees. Read more
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Putting in the work |
The MVRHS field hockey team is coming off a year of learning. But this year, the grit and hard work is paying off. They’ve already won two more games than last year in the young season. We bring you the report of a recent game against Sturgis Charter School. Read more
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For Martha's Vegans |
The Martha’s Vineyard Vegan Society is offering bags of food for the Food Pantry. Pair that with a food truck with a refrigerator, and you have a vegan community fridge. Join the potluck and fundraiser this Sunday, Sept. 29, 4:30–7 pm at 386 State Road. Read more
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Film Society
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At home you are surrounded by life’s distractions, inclined to pick up the phone or do the dishes. Escape reality for a few hours with a screening at The Film Center.
Enjoy cinema snacks and relax in one of our reclining chairs in front of the big screen. Simply sit and immerse yourself. You’ve earned it.
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Today
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Alpha-gal support group
Unfortunately related to our above piece on veganism, we'd like to draw your attention to an event with Dr. Steven Peranowski of Scripts Pharmacy on medications and alpha-gal. It's at the Tisbury Emergency Services Building on 215 Spring Street in Vineyard Haven, downstairs in the Community Room. Read more
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Tomorrow |
The UNExPECTED 3rd
Kathryn Grody, deep into the third and final act of life, investigates an eclectic, devastating, and hilarious potpourri of discoveries in her one-woman show. She finds herself at 75 becoming not quite old, but elderly. Read more
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Movies |
Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Health & Fitness |
See out yoga classes, recreational activities, and other wellness programs for all ages here.
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MEETINGS |
No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy Thursday!
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Quote of the Day
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“The proposal reflects industry wide challenges for wind and aims to transform our Offshore Wind business into a smaller, leaner and more profitable business within GE Vernova.”
This quote from GE Vernova has been all over the news this week. Check out our coverage of their plans to lay off as many as 900 workers.
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What's for dinner tonight?
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Dining Out? |
The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet Life – Open year-round! Serving dinner Tuesday through Sunday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Coop de Ville celebrates 40th year! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508 693 3420
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm. 508 693 3560
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Staying In? |
If sweet and spicy is the name of the game for autumn fare, try the recipes for Honey Sriracha Wings and Spiced Apple Cider, shared many years ago during football season.
To find local ingredients for your next culinary adventure, check out the Farmers Markets around the Island.
If you have a recipe to share with the community, send it along with a photo of the dish to recipes@mvtimes.com.
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Name This Islander |
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Who won the spelling bee in 2001? We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win a free MV Times T-shirt.
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.
Tuesday's contest answer:
Clea Baumhofer
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