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We’d like to take a moment to thank the L.A. Dodgers for beating the Yankees last night, and preserving the 2024 Red Sox as the only team to come back from being down three games.
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Three decades ago, there was a plan to build a large metal structure to host the Ag Fair. But then some farmers got together, disassembled an old barn in New Hampshire, and put it all back together in West Tisbury with hundreds of volunteers. It’s since become one of the Island's icons, partly because of its story. Read more before Satuday's Barn Raising Ball.
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Vineyarders can ancitipate the return of the Gay Head Light's original three-whites-and-a-red light pattern for the first time in decades, but they'll have to wait six months. Next month the lighthouse will shut off, and its top will be removed temporarily for renovations to install the new beacon. This follows the U.S. Coast Guard stating in March that they had run out out of parts to maintain the lighthouse's current equipment. Read
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Charles Silberstein, a psychiatrist affiliated with Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Island Counseling Center, and Laura Roosevelt, a local journalist, bring us a deeper look into Question 4. While Silberstein has seen the benefits of using these substances, there could be some serious drawbacks to legalization. Read more
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After the developer of a controversial housing project published town employee Amy Upton's text messages about his property and town officials, the town placed Upton on leave with pay pending review. Now, her lawyer believes the decision was retaliation for the messages, and she said the town disciplined Upton for them over a month ago. Read more
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Geoff Currier, pictured second from right, recently passed away. He was a features writer at The Times for many years, and his editor for much of that time was Connie Berry. She remembers him here.
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The Martha's Vineyard Rowing Club is mostly made of members over 50 years old, with some in their eighties. Read about some of the women who wear the blue jackets, and what keeps them on the water. Read more
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Today
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There are various spooky festivities happening on the Vineyard today, but we’re highlighting the Halloween Party happening tonight at 6 pm at the Ag Hall in West Tisbury. Get your spook on with tricks and treats. Read more
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Tomorrow |
There are still more holidays to look forward to after the spirit of Halloween has been put to rest, so head on over to the annual Holiday Gift Show at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. You might find the perfect gift and can support your local artists. From noon to 4 pm until Nov. 14. Read more
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Movies |
Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Family Events |
Check out activities for kids and their families here.
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MEETINGS |
No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy Friday!
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Quote of the Day
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“Having this building inspired a lot of people to think about this organization differently. We’re trying to keep that same spirit as we shift [into the future of MVAS]”
— Lucy Grinnan on the Ag Hall 30 years since it was built by the community
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Boldwater Waterfront Estate, Edgartown
Spectacular 35 acre Boldwater Association waterfront estate on Edgartown Great Pond with breathtaking views over 1,000 ft wide low brushy pond front terrain and across the 3/4 mile wide Lyles Bay, dreamy Swan Neck Point, the 1 1/2 mile wide main pond and barrier beach to the ocean beyond.Mark Hutker created an innovative design with an arc shape nautical theme so every room faces the water. The 3 second floor bedrooms enjoy large balconies and the first floor primary bedroom opens to a nice deck and quiet garden sanctuary. Adding to this estate, reflecting decades of careful planning and development, is a lovely private pool and pool house, 4 room guest suite over the garage with large deck, two stone wall enclosed specimen fruit tree meadows, a large
field circled by a grand stone wall, a idyllic lily pond and two miles of private trails.
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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 Thursday through Tuesday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, and pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Who went fishing? 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.
Wednesday's contest answer:
Cathy Walthers
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We sent you The Minute because you gave us your email address at an Islanders Write or Islanders Read the Classics event (or at the Ag Fair), or you responded to an ad for The Minute and signed up on our website. The Minute will arrive Monday through Friday by the end of the workday. It features the day's news, important meetings and events, and even what to make for supper, along with some newsletter-only coupons and insider tips. We may produce special weekend editions and occasionally send you special offers from select advertisers.
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