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North Atlantic right whales #4120 and #5110 were spotted in danger recently 50 miles southeast of Nantucket. NOAA biologists say both are injured, but the juvenile male pictured here may not make it. The federal agency has not responded yet due to where the whales were spotted, but they are monitoring the situation. Read more |
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Tisbury voters amplify building maintenance concerns |
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Tisbury held a special town meeting last night, ultimately approving a big-ticket item for Vineyard Haven library renovations. But a couple other articles had a tough time, including a proposal to amend the town administrator’s job description and to consolidate town hall at High Point Lane. Read more |
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Island Health Care opened its new Dental Center in Edgartown on Sunday, aiming to meet the medical needs of underserved communities. The center's mission is to care for unhoused Vineyarders, immigrants, and families who rely on insurance for care, and its waitlist has over 1,200 patients and is climbing daily. Officials are optimistic that they can contact everyone who is now on the list by mid-January. Read more
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Tough loss for the boys |
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The MVRHS boys basketball team was looking strong to start their season opener at home last night. They took a lead into the fourth quarter, but their Outer Cape opponents made a strong comeback with some timely threes, forcing overtime. In the end, the Vineyard took the loss. Read more
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If you weren't at Chef Deon's last Saturday afternoon, you can read here about the Good Soles and their holiday get-together. The group started a weekly hiking tradition during the pandemic and is still going strong. This year they've made the nice list for helping out aroud the Island, and have gathered donated gifts from local businesses. 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
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It's holiday movie night at the Oak Bluffs Library, a bring-your-own-dinner event. But the library can't advertise titles online. You can go and embrace the suprise, or call 508-693-9433 to ask for the title. It's at 6 pm to 8 pm, 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs. Read more |
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Tomorrow |
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Carol with Tony Smalls the Mini Horse! He's at Windemere, 1 Hospital Road, 3:15 pm. Misty Meadows' students, volunteers, friends, and family are welcome to walk the halls with Tony; the more, the merrier. 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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Health & Fitness |
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See yoga classes, recreational activities, and other wellness programs for all ages here.
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MEETINGS
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The Aquinnah select board meets at 5 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The all-Island school committee meets at 6 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School school committee meets at 6:50 pm tomorrow. Agenda here. |
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Quote of the Day
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“When a patient reveals a need for food, we are able to provide it. This sets us apart from some traditional medical practices.”
—Island Health Care CEO Cynthia Mitchell opened the Dental Center this Sunday. |
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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.
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Name this Islander! 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:
Peter Hutchings |
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