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Some of you have already noticed, but we have shut down our comment section, which we expect will last through the holidays. We will update you tomorrow with a more detailed explanation, but for now we can say that we are hoping to reevaluate. |
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This is the best visual we have of a white deer spotted recently in West Tisbury that has Islanders transfixed. Some cultures have different meanings for what the stag represents, from regeneration to the divine. However, state officials are encouraging the harvest of the animal, because along with its rare pigmentation come abnormalities like a damaged spine and clubbed feet. But trying telling someone to hunt a nearly mystical creature. Not on this Island. We have a video, but if you get a clearer visual, we're interested. Read more
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The Island’s high school committee may be stepping into the future for help creating their official minutes. The school's many committee and subcommittee meetings are straining their human notetakers, and Zoom’s AI summaries and transcriptions could help take up the slack. The committee will likely be legally required to have a human look over the AI’s output, however. Read more
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Goats go for $10 each |
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Over 150 goats make up the M.V. Land Bank’s grazing program, and a bidder has offered to buy them all. This is after a parasite among the herd halted the conservation group’s program. The buyer will take the goats off-Island, where they will be butchered. The Land Bank is developing a plan for its next herd. Read more
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Eighty-five charges |
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An update to our story from yesterday in case you missed it: Eric Juna Johnson, the alleged perpetrator of last month's tri-town thefts, is suspected of committing more crimes by himself than the total amount of breaking-and-enterings, larcenies, and stolen property cases reported in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs all of last year. Tisbury is so far harder to glean, but details from the day of the arrest warrant's execution have also come out from the Oak Bluffs Police Department. Read more |
AT A GLANCE |
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On this Giving Tuesday, we have been informed that any contribution you can make will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a very generous local donor to help us reach our end-of-year goal of $50,000. Please consider making a donation as a "sustainer" to the MV Times so we don’t let this amazing opportunity for matching funds pass. With your support, we will continue to serve you, our readers, with trusted, local news. Donate here |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank |
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Today |
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Hear the works of ten Island-based writers and poets at Prose & Poetry Tuesday. It's a night of fiction readings, memoirs, essays, and poetry about the Vineyard, including Francie Camper, Anthony Lefeber, Cole Powers, and more. If time permits, an open mic will follow for those who sign up at the event. It's 7:30 pm to 9 pm, PathwaysArts, 9 State Road, Chilmark. Doors open at 7 p.m., 200 Main Street, Vineyard Haven. Join remotely here. Read more |
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Can humanity control nature? That's a big question. You can read a whole book about it in the Vineyard Haven Public Library's new book group, the Science & Nature Book Club. It meets tomorow to discuss "The Control of Nature" by John McPhee. Contact Liz at Lshick@clamsnet.org or 508-696-4211 to be added to the email list. It's 3 pm, 200 Main Street, Vineyard Haven. Read more |
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Movies |
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View the lineup of the feature films and documentaries playing 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 Commission meets at 3 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The West Tisbury select boad meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here. |
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Islanders Write has been bringing writers with ties to Martha's Vineyard together for free panel discussions and workshops focused on talk about the art, craft, and business of writing since 2014. In 2025, Islanders Write is expanding into March with a weekend of writing workshops for both children and adults.
We are grateful to all the writers, editors, publishers, sponsors, book sellers, volunteers, readers and audience members who have been part of this event over the years.
We invite you to join the MV Times as we continue to encourage and celebrate the growing community of writers and literary arts on Martha’s Vineyard. We look forward to seeing you and talking shop at Featherstone Center for the Arts for Islanders Write in March and in August.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation on this Giving Tuesday through the MV Community Foundation to help support Islanders Write.
Donate here |
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What's for dinner tonight? |
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Dining Out? |
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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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Waterfront on Tisbury Great Pond |
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This lovely house features 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms. There is a full gourmet kitchen, open to the dining, living and patio area. French doors off the living area open up to a beautiful blue stone patio complete with breathtaking water views. Book your vacation for 2025 today! |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: Island Housing Trust |
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IHT is building year-round homes for our friends and neighbors. You can help. Click here to donate now. |
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Name This Islander |
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Who's on kazoo? 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:
Theresa Baptiste |
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