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Vineyard Wind says that it has one turbine delivering power to the grid, while a recent Trump executive order aims to halt, or at least severely hamper, the industry. |
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In critical moment, Islanders honor Dr. King |
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Vineyarders came together on Friday for a special Shabbat service honoring Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel, his friend in the Civil Rights Movement. Speakers called for communities on-Island to collaborate toward equality and justice, and some cited their concerns about the national political climate. Read more
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It’s been a hectic weekend for the nascent offshore wind industry. After months of not delivering power, Vineyard Wind is said to have one turbine up and running after reassuring federal officials that they have taken corrective actions. But on inauguration day on Monday, President Trump signed an executive order to give his administration a pathway to terminate current projects. Also, before leaving office, Biden gave one last construction permit to a new, bigger offshore wind development off the Vineyard’s coast. Read more
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Jules Feiffer dies at 95 |
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Jules Feiffer, a Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist and longtime Vineyard seasonal resident, died on Friday at the age of 95. He was known for his syndicated comic strip, “Feiffer,” which started in the Village Voice in 1956 and ran for more than four decades. Here is our announcement. The New York Times also had a moving tribute of the artist.
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Dr. Michael Bigby served as the hospital’s dermatologist for nearly 40 years, and was a highly sought-after practitioner on the Island. He was known for being stoic and caring. We bring you this report on his retirement party on Friday. Read more |
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Do you know the Dukes County Health Council? For nearly three years, this group of Vineyarders, officials, and medical professionals has brought you the latest on public health issues. Read this article to get to know your councilmembers. Click here |
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Today |
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PathwaysArts is presenting a Book Talk by local oyster farmer Dan Martino, author of "The Oyster Book." Martino's 300-page textbook covers the history and varieties of oysters and aquaculture practices, and breaks down the industry and its challenges. |
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Tomorrow |
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The M.V. Commission and Barrett Planning Group are presenting the latest Zoning Analysis for Housing Solutions, a document on the zoning issues directly impacting the Island's supply and makeup of housing. The report encourages regulatory reforms and examines issues by town and Island-wide. It's at 6 pm. The Zoom link is available here. |
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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 at 4 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
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Quote of the Day |
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“It feels important and essential every year, but recommitting ourselves to love and friendship, to racial justice and human rights, to multifaith relationship and nonviolence feels especially critical this year.”
—Reverend Cathlin Baker of the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury spoke on Friday at an interfaith event honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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What's for dinner tonight?
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The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11 am to 3 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Name This Islander
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Name this ladling lady! 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.
Friday's contest answer:
Heather Ellison |
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