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Today is World Press Freedom Day, established by the United Nations to commemorate the role the press plays in society and remembers journalists who lost their lives while pursuing truth. Coincidentally, May 3, 1984 is also when the MV Times published its first paper, meaning today is our 40th anniversary! We’ll be continuing to cover the issues that matter to the Vineyard community. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: Island Housing Trust
IHT is working hard to make sure Island residents have the year-round homes they need. But the demand is still greater than the supply.
Island dispensary closing
The operators of Fine Fettle, one of two marijuana dispensaries on the Island, and the operators of the only grow operation, announced that they will be closing after this summer. They say that it’s hard to compete with off-Island businesses, when summer visitors have a hard time getting out to West Tisbury. Read that story here.
Times hits 4 decades
It’s an exciting time for us here at The Times. We are celebrating 40 years. Our first paper was published on this day in 1984. A longtime publisher and editor shares his reflections and history on the paper; our current publisher, who recently won the James F. Foley Foundation World Press Freedom Award, shares his reflections. And here’s an excerpt of our first editorial with the origin mission.
A grand 50th derby
At first light tomorrow, Duarte’s Pond will be crowded with kids hoping to win the annual Kids Trout Tournament, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Cooper "Coop" Gilkes discusses its inception and reminisces on 50 years of the tournament. Read more here.

MEETINGS
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank commission meets at 3 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.

The Edgartown select board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee meets at 5:30 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda. 
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Quote of the Day
"I think people are realizing West Tisbury is an aging community and we need to get [younger people] more engaged."
— West Tisbury planning board member Matt Merry said on younger generation’s participation in town’s visioning session

Hot Topic Comment
"A wonderful retrospective and important reminder of the noble mission of journalism in an era when what is happening in so many ‘news’ places is corrupted and damaging to our way of life. Thank you Doug for reminding us."
— Mike Zoll on Doug Cabral’s essay on 40 years of newspapering

Hot Topic Letter
"We realize the town of Edgartown owns most of the land between the properties, and there is money allocated for this project, but in our opinion, any hiker lured in by the lovely trail name would be sadly disappointed, and very uneasy about intruding on private citizens’ homes."
— Christopher and Sandra Trailor write to us about a proposed Edgartown swimming path
Today: Enjoy the critically acclaimed, moving film "Nowhere Special," which is about a dying, single father trying to find a new family for his 4-year-old son, while attempting to shield the boy from what is happening. M.V. Film Center in Vineyard Haven, 7:30 pm, and additional times over the weekend.
Weekend: On Saturday, join Shanta Gabriel for a free Spring Forest Bathing walk among beautiful trees at Polly Hill Arboretum, in collaboration with the Oak Bluffs library, 10 am. Also up-Island, all are welcome to attend a Ballroom & Swing Dance Lesson led by Tom Carberry at the West Tisbury library, 11:30 am. Down-Island, there's a celebration of Derby Day at the Flying Horses Carousel in Oak Bluffs, 2 to 5 pm. In the evening, enjoy the action-comedy film "The Fall Guy," starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, at Edgartown Cinema, 6:30 pm, also showing at other times.

On Sunday, all ages can go to a Farm Animal Meet-and-Greet at the Ag Hall in West Tisbury, which supports the Island's 4-H Club, 10 am. In the afternoon, treat yourself to Group Meditation at Oak Bluffs library, 11 am, with similar programs until 4 pm. For a grand show, head to a Met Opera production of "The Enchanted Island" at Edgartown library, 1 pm. Families can get ready for Mother's Day Portraits by photographer Lynn Christoffers at the West Tisbury library, 1 to 3 pm. The M.V. Chamber Music Society presents the Rasa String Quartet at the First Congregational Church, 4 pm. There's also Peter Halperin's Album Release Party & Concert at the Grange Hall, 5 to 7:30 pm.

Movies! Check out what's playing this weekend at Island theaters here.
Story time
"My Book House, volumes 2,3,4,5,6 1937. Good condition, one owner. $45.00 (508) 247 3272."

Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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 Open for the season and celebrating our 40th year! Get excited! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. See you soon! 12 Circuit Ave Ext. Oak Bluffs, on the harbor. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508/693/3420

The Dunes at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort Opening for the season on May 17. Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking South Beach. Free and easy parking. Large parties welcomed. Water taxi starting June 22 from downtown Edgartown. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT 508/627/3663

Click here for more details and specials

Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!

Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to discuss promoting your dining specials with the MV Times.


Staying in?
Cookbook author Catherine Walthers shared this recipe many years ago: Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Garlic, and Olives. She also gives tips for preparing dishes that include leaf broccoli, which is all leaf and no sprouts. It's similar to kale, but a little sweeter.

If your family has a recipe to share with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com, and include a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one.


Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
Who is this Island officer? We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 gift certificate to an Island business or charity.

Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For previous Do You Knows? see our archive.

Thursday's contest answer:
Tony Jackson
Fortune cookie prediction
Dr. Gerry Yukevich was finishing up dinner at a Chinese restaurant in Boston when he cracked open his fortune cookie and read, "Soon will have new job on the high seas." This week’s "Around the Writer’s Table" column by Kate Feiffer shares Yukevich’s life as a cruise ship doctor and includes thoughts on his novel, "Cruise Ship Doctor." Read more here.
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