Vineyard families fear deportation

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The go-to detox facility for many Islanders is moving farther away, complicating what health professionals call an essential service.

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Families, schools brace for deportations

Many Island immigrants are living in fear of federal agents, unsure of their futures amid President Trump’s threats of mass deportation. Some parents say that they would stop bringing their children to school if even one ICE agent visited the campus. Meanwhile, school officials are preparing to respond in the event of warrants from immigration enforcement. Read more

Federal funding freeze rescinded

The Trump Administration's federal funding freeze has been rescinded after just one day. While the threat to federal grants and loans is now over, it caused a whirl of confusion and tension among institutions on-Island and across the country. Read more

Detox facility moves farther away

A detox facility in Falmouth that has provided care to hundreds of Vineyarders is moving off of Cape Cod, adding an extra layer of difficulty for those struggling with substance use disorders. Gosnold Behavioral Health is moving to Wareham, and local health professionals say they're worried about an essential service becoming harder to reach. Staff at Gosnold do say that they're looking into transportation solutions for those in need. Read more

Boys' swim team stays undefeated

It was close, but the high school boys' swim team beat rival Nantucket 85-81 on Saturday to keep their perfect record alive. A couple swimmers also qualified for the state competition. And, the girls' team posted personal bests in a loss against the Island's rivals. Read more

Eagles on ice

Mara Flanagan snapped a photo of this pair of majestic bald eagles out on Lagoon Pond. One of them appeared to have gotten lucky and caught a duck. If you go looking for these two, be sure to admire them from a distance and leave them be.

COMMUNITY

Visiting Vet: On Bird Flu

Michelle Jasny dedicates her latest column to the bird flu strains that have been claiming avian lives across the county, and in some cases spreading to livestock and even humans. Protect your poultry from contact with wild birds, she writes, and don't feed cats raw milk or raw or undercooked meat, especially poultry. Read more

Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Film Society

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.

HAPPENINGS

Today

Playhouse Poetry Cafe is back with guest host Fan Ogilvie and poets Chris Legge, Ellen Story, Valerie Sonnenthal, and more. Tea and treats will be served. It's at Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 24 Church Street, Vineyard Haven. Read more

Tomorrow

Join Dr. Maria Abate and Suzan Bellincampi of Felix Neck for a talk on biodiversity in our ponds. You'll hear about Abate's book on protecting biodiversity as well as volunteer opportunities at Felix Neck. It's from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Email nina@mvshellfishgroup.org to register for Zoom. Read more

Movies

View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.

Health & Fitness

See yoga classes, recreational activities, and other wellness programs for all ages here.

MEETINGS

No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy Thursday!

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Quote of the Day

“Who is going to serve the super-rich in the summer? We are mostly honest working people. Why spread terror?”

—A Brazilian immigrant shares her concerns about mass deportation threats

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Name This Islander

Name this Island restaurateur! 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:

Charlie Esposito

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