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The Minute:
Local immigrants are on edge over a second Trump presidency, and local attorneys are offering guidance.
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In a time of bitter divisions and deep concerns for our democracy, we're bringing you an essay on why community-supported news matters now more than ever. Our publisher Charlie Sennott emphasizes the need to sustain local journalism amid newspaper closures nationwide. With more information coming in next week's MV Times paper, we are announcing a new initiative aimed at encouraging Islanders to subscribe, advertise, and donate. Read more. Sennott also took his message
to the Island’s Rotary Club yesterday.
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There are fears of what could happen to immigrants under a second Trump Administration, especially on the Island where such a large population comes from other parts of the world. We speak to local attorneys about the truth behind Trump’s harsh rhetoric, who also offer insight for those looking for resources and guidance. Read more
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State officials could be moving forward with a plan to remove dozens of acres of white pine trees within the state forest, in an effort to allow more native species to take root and flourish. But some Islanders are wondering whether the proposal is worth the effort, and some are worried that removing the trees could diminish the forest. Read more
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A well-known conservationist, history buff and Island native, Virginia “Ginny” Jones, died recently. The West Tisbury select board held a moment of silence for her last night, and we have this tribute from our former publisher, Doug Cabral. He writes that Ginny was a never-give-an-inch Islander who left a mark. Read more
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There are seven keys to the perfect personal essay, Vineyarder Nancy Slonim Aronie writes in her newest book. With Aronie's more than 40 years of teaching and holding writing workshops, she advises you to hook readers right away, introduce a scene, be vulnerable, and more. Example essays accompany each step. Read more
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Today
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Bingo! You go? The Oak Bluffs School Parent–Teacher Organization is hosting this fundraiser game session with harvest-related prizes for each road. It’s 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Portuguese American Club, 137 Vineyard Avenue, Oak Bluffs. It’s $20 to enter. Read more
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Tomorrow |
Award-winning artist Julia Cumes' latest portrait series "Trans(formation)" tells its trans subjects' personal stories and exames the power and diversity of human gender identity. Local historian Bow Van Riper will also kick off the event by sharing ways you can support the M.V. Museum's work to expand its LGBTQ+ archives. It's $25 for non-members, $20 for members. Buy tickets here.
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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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“It’s important to understand that we don’t know yet exactly what is going to happen. Some changes that Trump has promised to make, like issuing an executive order that ends ‘birthright’ citizenship, are simply not possible under current law, no matter what his administration says."
—Immigration attorney Rachel Self urges caution amid fear of Trump policies to come
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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.
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Who's keeping this llama company? 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:
Daven Voeth
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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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