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It's been a tough day for commuters. The SSA's largest passenger ferry has been out for mechanical issues. |
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The leader of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah, as well as Buddy Vanderhoop, a citizen that runs a charter fishing company, filed statements in support of an anti-wind group in Rhode Island fighting to stop the construction of Revolution Wind, the closest offshore wind development to the Island. Both tribal members say that they have suffered damages from the development. Read more
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Mechanical issues with the Island Home, the largest ferry in the Steamship Authority fleet, led to several cancellations on Monday and Tuesday. The smaller freight vessel, the Katama, was brought in to substitute for the Island Home while the bigger boat underwent repairs. Read more
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Back on the rink |
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With the conclusion of fall sports, it’s onto the court, wrestling mat and ice rinks for the winter season. The boys' ice hockey team at MVRHS recently had some scrimmages as they prep ahead of their season opener against Nantucket on Saturday. Read more
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Alpha-gal survey begins |
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County health officials want to know what you think about the tick-borne illness alpha-gal syndrome. Everyone is encouraged to take this survey, but organizers are especially interested in responses from hunters. They are also exploring a partnership with the University of North Carolina for a larger study. Read more
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Since Toni Kauffman turned 70, she has planned her resignation from the Hebrew Center and is finishing her term as president of NAACP of Martha's Vineyard. Abby Remer caught up with Kauffman to see what's up next, which includes completing a children's book, new roles at the Hebrew Center, and going to Europe for the first time. To learn about Kauffman's Vineyard story, read more |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank |
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Tomorrow |
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For holiday music fans: the West Tisbury Congregational Church Handbell Choir is holding their winter performance tomorrow. The performance will include holiday selections as well as discussion of musical techniques and history. The choir plays 3 1/2 octaves of Chulmerich Handbells, and 3 octaves of Suzuki hand chimes. It's 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Oak Bluffs Library, 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs. 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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Authors & Books |
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Discover author talks, book signings, writing workshops, book sales, and book clubs around the Vineyard here.
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MEETINGS |
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The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School school committee meets at 8 am tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Edgartown select board meets at 9 am tomorrow. Agenda here.
The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here. |
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Quote of the Day |
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“Revolution Wind’s surveying activity, pile-driving, construction, and extra vessel traffic has driven the fish away. People pay me to find fish, and if I can’t find fish, I’m out of business.”
—Buddy Vanderhoop in his filing on a lawsuit against Revolution Wind |
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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.
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11 am to 3 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Name this young potter! 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.
Monday's contest answer:
Albert Alcalay |
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