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While extending deer hunting season is widely supported, some want Sundays open too. Should that be allowed? Take our survey. |
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State likely approving Island hunting extension |
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Nearly 100 Vineyarders support the state's plans to extend hunting on-Island by an additional month, hailing an opportunity to cull deer in order to reduce the Island's tick population. Through a records request, we obtained nearly 100 comments from Vineyarders since January, the vast majority of which support the measure — with one calling deer "rats with better PR." The comments are no surprise; Vineyarders are scared to walk the woods not because of hunters, but because of ticks, many of which hitch rides on deer. We also learned that the state is all but ready to approve the extra month. The stream of comments is available here. Read more
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Our reporting on hunting also found that many Vineyarders think an additional month doesn’t go far enough. The state’s plan could mean only 16 hours available for working hunters, many of whom would only be able to get out on Saturdays. A popular recommendation is to open up Sundays to hunting, with a suggestion to allow Sunday hunting on private land only. The debate is on, and we’ve launched a one-question survey to get your feedback. What do you think: should hunting be open on Sundays, on the private property of willing landowners? You can take the survey here.
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SSA advances search for general manager |
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The Steamship Authority's general manager search committee has selected Faststream Recruitment Group to find the ferry line’s next leader. The committee interviewed a total of four firms before making its choice, though their decision still needs approval from the Steamship Authority board. Read more
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Around the country, many are remembering the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, when American troops captured the heavily fortified Island. We revisit the story of Edmund Berube, an Islander killed by an enemy sniper during the invasion. A Marine Corps photographer snapped this photo of Berube and other Marines; the photo, we wrote in this 2009 story, was the talk of Edgartown. Read more
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Last week, Hermine Hull was getting over a virus, and so was, it seemed, the rest of West Tisbury. Be careful out there, she writes, noting that she's seen more masks in public lately. She also reflects on a power outage on Thursday, which she appreciated for the change of pace. Read more |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank
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Poet Esteban Rodriguez is reading at this week's Poetry & Prose Tuesday. He's the author of eight poetry collections, and his work has appeared in the New England Review. Open Floor Readings for all will follow. Sign up at the event or on Zoom from 7 pm the day of.
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M.V. Playhouse is showing Phyllis Dunn's Favorite Vineyard Photos of landmarks and lesser-known locations. Read more |
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Movies
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View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here. |
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Authors & Books |
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Discover author talks, book signings, writing workshops, book sales, and book clubs around the Vineyard here.
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MEETINGS
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The Dukes County Commissioners meet with the Dukes County advisory board on expenditures at 3 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Dukes County Commission meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The West 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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“These are rats with better PR, and tickborne illness is a huge epidemic.”
—A Chilmark resident supporting a measure to extend hunting into January |
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Name this biker! 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.
Monday's contest answer:
Carrie Tankard |
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