A rise in marine strandings

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A big congratulations to our state champs, the Vineyard Breakers.

Record number of marine strandings

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe has documented a rise in marine strandings in 2024, the largest number of species and strandings they’ve ever reported. There is still a lot of uncertainty over what has caused the increase; it could be that the public is more cued in. But the local increase falls in line with a record number of strandings reported around Southeastern Massachusetts. Read more

Tisbury harbormaster among Edg. finalists

Edgartown has narrowed down its list of harbormaster finalists, and among them is Tisbury harbormaster Gary Kovack. The three remaining candidates highlighted their maritime experience and familiarity with the town. A decision is expected Monday. Read more

Basketball champs!

The Martha’s Vineyard 7th grade travel basketball team, the Vineyard Breakers, were welcomed back on the Island this weekend with much fanfare. The team capped off an impressive season by winning the New England State Championship’s Silver Division. Read more

AT A GLANCE

First responders to duke it out on the rink

COMMUNITY

Rasa String Quartet Returns

Visiting again through Saturday March 22, the Rasa String Quartet is back on Island to teach, inspire and perform. The public is invited to two performances — a Classical Concert this Friday at 4PM at Stillpoint and a Family Concert Saturday at 4PM at Featherstone Center for the Arts. 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

Join MVY Radio's Rock and Roll book club, where music lovers come together to discuss music books that explore and celebrate the bands, musicians, stories, and authors from many different worlds of music. At 7 pm, join the online discussion of "Dreams ~ The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac." Read more

Tomorrow

The Handbell Quartet from the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury fills the Oak Bluffs Library with the resonant harmony of springtime. Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a special performance to welcome the season of renewal and light. That’s tomorrow from 5 to 6 pm. Read more

Movies

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

Health & Wellness

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

MEETINGS

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets at 6:30 pm on Thursday. Agenda here.

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Quote of the Day

“I hope I don’t get a single whale call this year, and we just had a really unfortunate year … If this does continue, it’s going to involve significant investigation.”

—Andrew Jacobs on the record number of marine mammal strandings on the Island

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Winston Grennan

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