Vineyarders rally for immigrants

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Some 20 dead turkeys from Edgartown are being tested for bird flu. The Vineyard is yet to have a confirmed case in wild birds or poultry.

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Showing up for immigrants

Dozens of Islanders came out to Five Corners on Saturday in near-freezing temperatures to show support for for immigrants and racial justice. Stand Up for Racial Justice organized the event, and asked Vineyarders to sign a commitment to protect vulnerable communities and resist the Trump Administration. Read more

Dead turkeys being tested for bird flu

Wildlife officials are testing some 20 turkeys for bird flu after they were found dead in Edgartown over the weekend. Officials say the birds' cause of death is not yet known, and that infection or toxicity could also be the reason. No bird flu cases among wild birds or poultry have been confirmed on-Island so far, officials say, but they advise caution around dead or diseased birds as well as precautions for poultry. Read more

Another bank robbery suspect to serve four months

The last of the suspects in the 2022 Rockland Trust Bank Robbery has been sentenced to prison. Tevin Anthony Porter of Connecticut will serve four months before being released on parole. "Ringleader" Miquel Antonio Jones was sentenced to ten years in December, and "lookout man" Romane Andre Clayton was sentenced to four years in January. Read more

Hockey homecoming

The high school's state hockey champs of 2000 were honored on Saturday on the 25th anniversary of their win at TD Garden. They were doubly honored that afternoon when the Vineyard team beat Nantucket 4–1, and got the hat trick at a postgame get-together at the Wharf Pub. Read more

COMMUNITY

Alex's Place

Alex's Place at the YMCA offers Vineyard Youth a space to congregate, play games, get food, and more. Some students stop by after school for the recording studio, some for the stage, and some for the gym. The Times caught up with teens and organizers to hear what makes Alex's Place special. Read more

HAPPENINGS

Today

Community Supper is free at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Edgartown. It's from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, 51 Winter Street.

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Tomorrow

Maritime legends Nat Benjamin and Matthew Stackpole will share thir story of friendship intertwined with Vineyard history. It's from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the M.V. Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven. It's $25 for nonmembers and $15 for members.

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Movies

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

Libraries

Check out free programs for all ages at the Island's six public libraries here.

MEETINGS

The Chilmark select board meets tomorrow at 5 pm. Agenda here.

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Quote of the Day

“We have to protect these people because they are part of the workforce of the Vineyard. And they’re human beings ... They have children in schools, they’re scared. And it breaks my heart, it really does.”

—Martina Kaufman speaks at a rally for vulnerable communities.

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