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The Minute:
Yesterday we reported that the head of the Steamship Authority is stepping down next year. Today, bad news for the SSA's website.
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New dispensary player
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Fine Fettle, the Island’s only medical dispensary, is courting a new buyer. While details and permissions for the sale are being worked out, the sale of the businesses’ medical and recreational licenses would be included. The interested buyer has been identified as Black Harbor Group, LLC. Read more
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SSA shelves site
The Steamship Authority decided to pause work on its new website, which was in its final stages, until they are they are able to implement a new reservation system. So far, over two years and nearly $3 million have been spent on the project. The decision is expected to further delay the timeline for a new site. Read more
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A Spring Street compromise?
A recent Tisbury zoning board of appeals meeting was a rare opportunity for residents to ask questions of the developer of a controversial property intended for workforce housing. Townspeople will also get a chance to ask questions next month. In the meantime, on the matter of a stop-work order, the board has asked the developer and a direct abutter to consider a compromise. Read more
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Fits the billLast week we asked you to name the Lagoon Pond pelican, while it’s still here. Though I doubt the bird answers to a name, I think we have a winner. Credit to Victor Colantonio for pitching the name “Scoop,” as “pelicans scoop fish; newspapers ‘scoop’ stories.” Believe it or not, it’s the first name I thought of.
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Horses return to Featherstone |
So many people grew up riding horses at Bannerman Horse Farm fields, up over the artist’s studios and around the Musical Monday stage. Now, the horses return to what was Bannerman Horse Farm for an amazing show in the Francine Kelly Gallery. 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 — Recovery Cafe
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Members and volunteers cook and put together a wholesome, nourishing lunch, which is provided free to those in the recovery community. Help with preparation, cooking, and/or cleaning is encouraged. Eat while connecting with others in recovery. Red House, 12 Beach Road, Oak Bluffs. Read more
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Tomorrow — Agent of Happiness |
This documentary is set in the Bhutanese Himalaya mountains. How can you measure happiness? The country of Bhutan invented Gross National Happiness to do just that, and Amber is one of the agents who travels door to door to meet people and measure how happy they really are.
Jeremy Berlin Jazz: Berlin plays jazz piano in the dining room at the Sweet Life Café every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9 pm.
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Movies |
Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Health & Fitness |
See out yoga classes, recreational activities, and other wellness programs for all ages here.
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MEETINGS |
No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy Thursday!
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What's for dinner tonight?
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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 celebrates 40th year! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508 693 3420
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm. 508 693 3560
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Staying In? |
Try a Caribbean take on classic New England favorites: Spicy Chorizo Clam Chowder and LoLo's Lobster Rolls, which are made with fresh flatbread and rémoulade sauce.
For more inspiration, watch "The Taste of Things" at Edgartown Library tomorrow from 6 to 8 pm. It's an award-winning film set in 1889 France about a chef and a personal cook.
If you have a recipe to share with the community, send it along with a photo of the dish to recipes@mvtimes.com.
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Name This Islander |
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Who's giving dancing lessons? 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:
David Wilson
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