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The Minute:
A Texan citizens' review committee has come under fire for classifying a book on Wampanoag history as fiction. It has been reclassified as nonfiction after public outcry. See our story for comments from its author.
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World-renowned windsurfer Nevin Sayre was rescued from drowning last week after an accident left him unconscious and face down in Sengekontacket Pond. Witnesses say the swift action of bystander Bear Harding very likely saved Sayre’s life. The close call is prompting discussions about the availability of safety equipment at Island waterfronts, and the need for first-aid education. Read more
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Linda Coombs of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) wrote "Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" about American history from the perspective of New England indigenous nations. In Texas, a local committee caused public outcry recently when they reclassified the book as fiction in their public libraries. After a decision on Tuesday, he book has since been been labeled nonfiction. Read more
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Vineyard Wind sent out a press release yesterday. At the end of it was a short mention that some blades would be removed from turbines in the lease area. After a fracture this summer, contractors used remote sensors to check blades, and while they have not released any details why, the latest announcement indicates that something may have been wrong with a few of them. Read more
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Inside 97 Spring Street |
The Martha’s Vineyard Commission decides this evening whether to take up the controversial project for a thorough review, in what some town officials say is the last chance to attract oversight. Commissioners conducted their site visit ahead of the meeting, and The Times tagged along. Stay tuned for our coverage tomorrow.
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A group of year-round Vineyarders and summer visitors spent Mondays throughout the summer writing and addressing postcards to encourage people to register or remember to vote. The local 'Keep Democracy Alive' postcard effort was part of a nationwide 'Get Out The Vote' initiative. Read more
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Today
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See the second in Ollie Becker's Great Ponds documentary series, covering the impacts of sea level rise, climate change, and nitrogen pollution. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of professionals’ work to protect our ponds, and how you can help. It’s at 7 pm at Grange Hall, 1067 State Road, West Tisbury. Name your ticket
price here
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Tomorrow |
This is a good event for little kids excited for Halloween: they can craft their own monster with paint, a paper plate, and construction paper. Maybe they’ll make the next "Jaws." It’s from 10:30 am to 4 pm at the Oak Bluffs Library, 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs. Read more
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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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“In the absolute moment of truth and the ultimate test, you never know how you will respond. Bear was the absolute perfect person in the perfect place at the perfect time, with the best training and fitness and wherewithal to save my life. Bear faced the ultimate test, and passed with absolute brilliance.”
—Hall-of-Fame windsurfer Nevin Sayre about the man that saved his life
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Quansoo Road Pond Front, Chilmark
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Nestled along the beautiful and tranquil shoreline of Tisbury Great Pond and surrounded by a stunning natural environment of water, sand and sky, this is an unparallelled beach house experience on the south shore of Chilmark. The five-bedroom home consists of a three-bedroom main house connected by walkways to a two-bedroom guest wing with studio space above, all with spectacular water views including from ground floor. The yard surrounding the house is a meadow like setting with an easy grassy path out to the sandy pond shoreline.Abutting conservation land on two sides. Access to Chilmark beaches as well. This is a rare offering with the combination of water frontage on the pond, proximity to the ocean, conforming acreage and panoramic views. Create
your own private sanctuary for your family in this wild and beautiful, natural setting.
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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.
The Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner Thursday through Tuesday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, and pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Who's on the horn? 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:
Josh LaFrange
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