As we reported last Friday, hundreds of scientists rallied in Woods Hole against DOGE and federal spending cuts that have left many, especially young scientists, nervous, scrambling and out of work. Today, we revisit the story after speaking with a number of researchers impacted, including one father of two who is suddenly out of a very promising job. There’s a fear in the Woods Hole community and on the Island that scientific research will be irreparably damaged. As one researcher told us, “if you break it too much, you can’t necessarily fix it." (Thanks to the Falmouth Enterprise for the photo.) Read more

After losses in the lower courts, groups representing the fishing industry are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear their cases against Vineyard Wind. They say the project’s approval was rushed by the Biden administration and that proper precautions weren’t heeded. Whether the Supreme Court will actually take up the case is another matter. Read more

Kate DeVane, co-founder of the Island Autism Group, is set to be honored by the Cape and Islands Citizens Advisory Board. Their Joseph Sattler, Jr. Award honors people for improving the lives of those with disabilities. This comes as Island Autism is building phase two of its Island Autism Center, and in a time of uncertainty for federal funds for people with disabilties. Read more

Martha’s Vineyard is known for producing a wealth of writing talent. As a media group at The Times, we continuously ask ourselves how we can help keep this pipeline alive with fresh talent. One way forward is by expanding Islanders Write, a writing conference we hold each summer. After ten seasons, we are launching its first midwinter conference this weekend at Featherstone Center for the Arts. We are also announcing that with the help of a generous grant from an Island couple, we're launching a new initiative aimed at mentoring the next generation of Island journalists. Read more from our publisher.

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“We can’t just take this lying down. We have to do what we can at every opportunity.”

—Retired Island scientist Nicola Blake on her why she is protesting DOGE

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