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Ads on your ferry commute aren't going away after all, though officials are asking staff to review submissions to avoid potential controversy. |
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A return for Vineyard Wind blades |
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A spokesperson for the offshore wind developer confirmed that they have gotten approvals from the federal government to begin installing turbine blades again, after a blade malfunction in July set the project back. Federal officials indicated that blades will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Read more
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The Steamship Authority has voted to rescind the ban on advertisements on its vessels, preserving a source of around $100,000 in annual revenue. The Steamship board's Martha's Vineyard representative Jim Malkin moved to restore the ferry line's ad policy, though he asked staff to monitor advertisements submissions. The vote comes after Vineyarders this summer took issue with an ad from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals that encouraged readers to avoid eating lobster, and pointed a finger at the lobster industry over harm to North Atlantic right whales. Read more
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Vineyard high school hockey couldn't have had a much better time in Nantucket this past weekend, besting the rival Whalers 10-0. Many players logged "firsts" in the season opener. Ryan Heidt scored his first high school goal on his first shift of the game, and goaltender Henry Wansiewicz earned his first career shutout against a dozen shots. Read more
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"Our libraries brim with resources beyond books," says Ebba Hierta, director at the Chilmark library. Abby Remer writes about all our public libraries have to offer, such as a 'Library of Things,' community fridge, and free subscriptions. Hear from the people behind your libraries, and stop by.
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank
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On this Prose & Poetry Tuesday, Heather Treseler reads from her book "Auguries and Divinations," winner of the New England Poetry Book Bulub's award for Best Book of Poems by a New England Poet. You can also sign up to read your writing at the event or join online. It's at 7:30 pm to 9 pm, PathwaysArts, 9 State Road, Chilmark. Read more |
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Join Miss Lani in her winter children's art workshops for kids and tweens 4 to 12 years old. The tuition is $55 per class, or $330 per series. Wednesdays 3 pm to 5:30 pm is "Fierce and Fragile," a series of classes on big cats. It's at Miss Lani's Art Studio, Vineyard Haven.
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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 Tisbury select board meets at noon tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Dukes County Commission meets at 4 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here. |
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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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Beautiful Lambert's Cove Luxury Rental |
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This amazing estate is privately sited on over 10 acres. There are 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 3 half baths, several sitting rooms, a more formal living room, dining room, a home office and a family room featuring a pool table and bar area. The newly renovated kitchen is fully equipped with 2 refrigerators, 2 ovens and a 5 burner cooktop. Outside enjoy the har-tru tennis court, lounge by the gunite pool and hot tub or entertain outside on the private patios covered by a pergola. The pool house is well equipped with a grill area and wet bar, a changing room and full bath. Beautifully landscaped grounds with expansive lawns overlooking rolling meadows, extensive perennial gardens surrounded by stone walls offer exceptional privacy. You will also have access to Lake Tashmoo, association dock and several walking trails. Call for details. |
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Island Housing Trust |
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Island workers need year-round housing that is affordable with year-round wages. You can help by clicking this link and donating now to our year-end campaign. |
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Name This Islander
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Name this choir director! 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:
George Thibault |
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