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Mass. officials are speaking out against the federal government for defunding a counseling program for Island veterans. |
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The Red House, a lifeline for Vineyarders seeking addiction counseling, will have about 10 months to find a new location. Last month, the M.V. Hospital told Red House it would not renew their $1-per-month lease, which will end in February. Hospital leadership told The Times that they desperately need space, and that their building plans will work toward a future where Vineyarders don’t have to go off-Island for care. Read more |
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Governor Maura Healey, Congressman Bill Keating, and Senator Ed Markey want the federal government to answer to Vineyard veterans after it cut funding for a veterans' counseling program. State Rep. Thomas Moakley says he is in contact with the state attorney general to find out whether the cut is legal, and he is asking the state whether they can help out the Island directly. Read more |
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Continuing our look at next week's town meetings, Edgartown voters will decide on a $2 million request for sewer designs, a leaf-blower ban, and a party bylaw postponed last year. Voters also face a proposed budget increase of over six percent. Read more |
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The 25th Martha's Vineyard Film Festival brought to the Island a former prime minister, an innocent man who spent decades in prison, and a host of dedicated directors. Patrick Phillips' review of the programming is here in case you missed out. Read more |
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The day after our story on first responders struggling to process trauma and an effort in Oak Bluffs to help, the Boston Globe reports that while some 900 police officers nationwide have died by suicide since 2019, there is still a stigma around seeking mental health services.
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Grange Hall will host a job fair next week with around 30 organizations and businesses looking to hire, as well as space for informal networking, live music, and refreshments. The Times caught up with planners from ACE MV and the M.V. Chamber of Commerce to hear about the importance of providing career connections for Vineyarders. Read more |
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Today
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At The Making of an Island, explore historical and current impacts of the Vineyard's geology with the M.V. Geological Society. It’s their first-ever official public program. It's from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the M.V. Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven. Tickets are $25 for non-members, $15 for museum members. Read more |
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Tomorrow |
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Nature's Symphony is this year's Annual Ice Show by the Martha's Vineyard Figure Skating Club. Come see skaters of all levels. It's $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, $25 family rate. It's from 6 pm to 8 pm at M.V. Ice Arena, 91 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, 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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Family Events |
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Check out activities for kids and their families here. |
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MEETINGS |
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No meetings tomorrow. Enjoy Friday! |
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Quote of the Day |
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"They're stabbing us in the back."
—Kevin Devine, veteran and Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe councilman, on federal funding cuts to a counseling program for Vineyard veterans |
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Who made your sandwich? 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:
Elana Robinson-Lynch |
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