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The nurses' union has reached a contract with the hospital after threatening to strike last year. |
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Islanders bond on icy ponds |
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After a week of freezing temperatures, Islanders gathered at Duarte’s Pond in West Tisbury over the weekend, continuing a longtime pond hockey tradition. The spontaneous gathering saw nearly 30 family and friends of all ages and skill levels lace 'em up and revel in the rare Island conditions. For many, the event is about community and preserving the joy and tradition of pickup hockey outdoors. Read more
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In October, nurses at the Island hospital threatened a one-day strike over a labor dispute. We are reporting that the nurses recently reached a deal with the hospital on a three-year contract that they are satisfied with, and their union rep says it will lead to better retention of local nurses. Read more
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‘I am paying a fortune to insure my home’ |
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We asked, and you answered. Last week we rolled out a reader survey to see how the homeowners' insurance market is impacting Islanders. We heard a lot of accounts, which we plan to dig deeper into in our ongoing coverage. But for now, about 30 percent of respondents said an insurance provider has dropped them over the past several years. Read more
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Chris Dolby is Edgartown's new police chief. Dolby, sworn in at yeterday's select board meeting in front of friends and family, promised "an open, accountable, and accessible police department that will continue to be responsive to your concerns." Read more
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Nancy Aronie used a bit of artificial intelligence in the latest edition of Writing from the Heart. She had been seeing writer after writer recommend George Eliot's "Middlemarch," and wondered if she should get a copy. But when her plans to go to the library fell apart, she experimented with ChatGPT to see if it could convince her to follow through. "This is the scariest thing I have ever encountered," she concludes. Read more |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank
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Today |
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It's Prose & Poetry Tuesday featuring Chilmarker Susan Puciul. Open Floor Readings will follow. If you want to read you can sign up there or email pathwaysartsmv@gmail.com. 7:30 pm to 9 pm, PathwaysArts, 9 State Road, Chilmark. View on Zoom here. Read more |
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If you're inspired by today's top story, you should know that the Y is hosting an hour of ice skating tomorrow. You can bring a pair of figure or hockey skates or rent skates at the rink. All ages and abilities are welcome. It's at the YMCA of MV Ice Arena, 91 Edgartown–Oak Bluffs Road, Oak Bluffs. 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 SSA general manager search committee meets at 4 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here. |
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Quote of the Day |
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“My kid, growing up, was always pulled out of school for the first freeze because I know how precious it is. It’s not every year it goes that way, so we jump on it when we can.”
—Brian Donnelly on the importance of hockey at Duarte’s Pond |
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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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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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Name This Islander
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Who's on the mound? 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:
Mardell Francis |
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