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Note to readers: This week's print edition might be delayed until Friday due to potential ferry cancellations from the weather. |
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The Oak Bluffs Police Department, led by Chief Jonathan Searle, is seeking to partner with an on-call clinician to help officers process the cumulative trauma they experience on the job, exemplified by Officer Savannah Barnes’ response to some critical incidents on-Island. At next week's annual town meeting, the department will request $15,000 from its budget to fund officer wellness services, including a partnership with licensed clinician Amy Carter, who aims to equip officers with skills to manage their mental health. Read more |
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Benches at Steamship stop to be removed |
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Tisbury’s select board has approved a request to remove covered benches at the Steamship terminal bus stop. This comes after the Vineyard Transit Authority, which runs the buses, asked police for help amid reports of increasing drug abuse and fights at the benches. The request has raised questions about where else homeless people in the area will go. Read more |
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After an uncertain few months for the Jewish Culture Festival, Chabad on Martha's Vineyard has locked in a new venue for August 5, 2025. The new space is a five-acre Chilmark property known for its sprawling size and waterfront view. Read more
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Oak Bluffs will be one of three towns holding annual town meeting on April 8. Voters will decide on issues from proposed jet ski bylaws to $2.5 million for a new pump station. Plus, the town budget is increasing by more than six percent. The full warrant article is available at this link. Stay tuned for our ongoing coverage of town meeting season. Read more
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Veterinarian Michelle Jasny was flipping through some professional journals when she was stopped in her tracks by a piece on bears' dental health. The piece's author works at a bear rescue center in Vietnam and cares for bears formerly in captivity. Read on with Jasny about a bear with a toothache, how to safely examine a bear's mouth, and more. 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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Show Biz Trivia Night is on at the Martha's Vineyard Playhouse. Hosted by Jenny Allen with Mona Hennessy, it's free, fun, and could earn you prizes. It's at 6 pm on Zoom. To register, visit this link or email info@mvplayhouse.org. Read more |
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Tomorrow |
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The Vineyard Haven Public Library is giving away heaps of kids' and adults' craft supplies on a first-come, first-served basis. It's from 3 pm to 5 pm, 200 Main Street, Vineyard Haven. 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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Health & Wellness |
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See yoga classes, recreational activities, and other wellness programs for all ages here.
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MEETINGS |
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The Martha's Vineyard Commission meets at 6:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here. |
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Quote of the Day
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“I was treated like dirt when I asked for help. After what I went through, I never wanted another officer to go through the same experience.”
—O.B. Police Chief Jonathan Searle on an early experience seeking help for trauma. |
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Name this Islander! 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:
Leo Frame |
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