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A Brazilian actress became the first woman from her country to win in her category at Sunday’s Golden Globes, and some Islanders are feeling inspired. |
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Our reporting finds that crew shortages on Steamship Authority ferries in 2024 more than doubled from 2023, and that’s not counting cancellations that were planned ahead of the summer season due to a lack of crew. Our sources say that the maritime industry as a whole is seeing these issues, though we heard about some ideas on how to make a change in 2025. Read more |
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On Sunday, a Brazilian actress won a Golden Globe for best performance in the drama category, a first. We spoke with a local historian and an educator hoping to screen the film here, partly because it chronicles a piece of Brazilian history that many Americans and Brazilians don’t know about. Read more |
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Tisbury residents yesterday approved a standalone ballot question requesting $4.8 million in funds to renovate the Vineyard Haven Public Library. The measure passed by a nearly 3-to-1 margin, and library trustees are pleased. Read more
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Public health issues don’t stay within language barriers. In the midst of COVID, public school staff started the Communication Ambassador Partnership of Martha's Vineyard, known as CAP. They’ve worked to distribute public health information in Brazilian Portuguese, and have trained 10 interpreters. Now they've expanded to match high schoolers with college- and career-planning mentors.
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Film Society
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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.
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Today
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Author Erica Cirino is discussing ways for expecting families to reduce their use of plastics. Cirino, herself a recent mother, will teach you about the global plastic crisis and share her own insights on motherhood. It's from 7 pm to 8 pm. Register here, and read more. |
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Explore a land before takeout at "Founding Foods: Seasonal Eating on Martha's Vineyard." Sample historical dishes as you learn about food habits and preservation techniques from the 17th to 19th centuries. It's at 6 pm, Vineyard Haven Public Library, 200 Main Street, Vineyard Haven. 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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Health & Fitness |
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See yoga classes, recreational activities, and other wellness programs for all ages here. |
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MEETINGS
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The Oak Bluffs select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here. |
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Quote of the Day
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"It would be incredibly important for this film to be shown on the Island — and I’m trying to bring it here — because it portrays a piece of Brazil’s history that, more often than not, neither Brazilians nor Americans are fully aware of."
—Historian Marciá Borges, herself from Brazil, wants to screen the film "I'm Still Here" on-Island. Actress Fernanda Torres just won a Golden Globe for her work in the film. |
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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.
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Who's on accordion?
We'll throw all correct 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.
Tuesday's contest answer:
Amy Thomson |
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