Resistance rising against state forest plan

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After many years of serving the Islands, the Steamship Authority freight ferries Katama and Gay Head will be sailing under new ownership.

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State forest plan faces growing pushback

The state has reinvigorated plans originally considered two decades ago to clear cut tens of acres of white pine in the state forest. But there has been growing opposition on the Island, including a prominent elder in the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah. Opponents say that we should allow nature to take its course, and that the state is pursuing the creation of a landscape similar to after Europeans settled the area. Advocates are hopeful that the state is taking a charge and pursuing maintenance in the forest that some have argued has been neglected. Read more

Farewell, Katama and Gay Head

The Steamship Authority finalized the sale of two freight ferries this month, netting a collective $250,000. The Katama and the Gay Head will now be owned by the Robert B. Our company in Harwich, although how they’ll be used by their new owner is uncertain. The vessels will be replaced by a new set of sister freight ferries, one of which has already been ceremoniously commissioned. Read more

Vineyard swim splits Nantucket meet

The Martha’s Vineyard varsity swim team made the trek over to Nantucket last Saturday. Despite the extra winter challenge of needing to take two ferries each way to make it to the meet, the Vinyard squad performed well. The boys team won 76-69, and the girls lost 99-57. A few Island swimmers hit personal records and Ronan Mullin qualified for the South Section State Championship in the 100m Freestyle. Read more

AT A GLANCE

COMMUNITY

Honoring Vineyard libraries

Public libraries are institutions that lend out books, but they’re much more than that on Martha’s Vineyard. From acting as community centers to providing a variety of resources to Islanders, the libraries are important parts of the fabric of the Island. Read more

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HAPPENINGS

Today

Enjoy an unplugged musical performance, Kirtan call, and response chanting with the Island’s yogic band, Bhakti, at the Peaked Hill Studio on 11 Peaked Hill Pasture Rd., from 7 to 8 pm. All are welcome to the free admission event, donations are welcome. Read more

Saturday

Bring food to share and enjoy local musicians at the Potluck Jam taking place at the Chilmark Community Center on 520 South Rd., from 6 until 10 pm, Saturday night. Read more

Sunday

The St. Andrews Episcopal Church, located on 34 North Summer St., is welcoming all to join them for Christmas lessons, caroling, and a joyful worshiping experience at 10 am Sunday morning. Read more

Movies

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

Concerts

Check out musical events around the Island here.

MEETINGS

The Edgartown select board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Agenda here.

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Quote of the Day

“We already have 2 boys qualified for the post season, and hoping for some more swimmers to be able to join them. It should be a really great rest of the season.”

–Head swim coach, Jennifer Passafiume, regarding her expectations and goals for the remainder of the winter sports season.

What's for dinner tonight?

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Name This Islander

Who is this aviation hero from Edgartown in 1999? 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.

Thursday's contest answer:

Bonnie Pierce

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