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Just My Opinion: A day to remember the contributions of labor unions
On this Labor Day, I’m hopeful that people take just a few minutes to reflect on the importance and contributions of the organizations, the labor unions, that have worked for so long to protect the rights and dignity of working men and women. Unions have quietly, and sometimes not so quietly, fought for the rights […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie
You’re probably asking yourself what the heck is a cottage pie? Well, cottage pie is what most people know as shepherd’s pie. However, technically speaking, when you make it with beef, you’re making cottage pie, as a shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. Understandably, beef is more commonly used here because it’s cheaper and much […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 31
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Posted inCOVID-19
What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?
Jennifer Girotto, University of Connecticut Thirty percent of unvaccinated American adults say they’re waiting for the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use to be officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has since granted that approval for those age 16 and older for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Aug. 23, 2021. […]
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How Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts infused one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands with a little jazz
Victor Coelho, Boston University In an era when rock drummers were larger-than-life showmen with big kits and egos to match, Charlie Watts remained the quiet man behind a modest drum set. But Watts wasn’t your typical rock drummer. Part of the Rolling Stones setup from 1963 until his death on Aug. 24, 2021, Watts provided […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 24
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Hurricane Henri expected to bring dangerous storm surge to Northeast states – but what is storm surge, anyway?
Anthony C. Didlake Jr., Penn State Forecasters warned about the potential for dangerous storm surge as Henri strengthened into a hurricane on a path expected to take its eye over or near New York’s Long Island and into New England on Aug. 22, 2021. The storm was expected to reach the coast at full moon, […]
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Sour Grapes: A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 17
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Posted inNews
Gerry Goldstein: When lefties join hands for the right stuff
Chances are slim that I will ever walk on the moon, paint a masterful portrait, or break new ground in physics. But I do share a common trait with Neil Armstrong, Leonardo DaVinci, and Albert Einstein. They were all lefties, and we’re not talking politics here. I’m also in presidential company, since southpaws in the […]
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Beach Road Weekend announces 2022 lineup featuring Beck, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, and more
Beach Road Weekend has announced a new all star lineup for the 3-day music festival, and is slated to be one of the best weekends for live music in the summer of 2022. The festival will feature performances by Beck, Wilco, The Avett Brothers, Lord Huron, Jason Isbell, Billy Strings, and many more from August 26-28th. […]
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Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series bringing Sammy Rae & The Friends to The Loft
Jazz pop powerhouse Sammy Rae & The Friends are heading to Martha’s Vineyard as part of the MV Concert Series. Sammy Rae & The Friends are celebrating the release of their latest EP Let’s Throw a Party which came out in January. The band will perform at The Loft on Wednesday, August 25 at 8:00 PM. Tickets […]
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Livingston Taylor, Luna, and G. Love kick off the Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series at The Loft
(Oak Bluffs, MA) The Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series is partnering with The Loft to bring live music back to Martha’s Vineyard with a full lineup of live music and comedy starting in August. The live entertainment returns August 2, 2021 with dream pop band Luna and continues to rock all month long with performances by RIPE (August 5), Crooked Coast (August 14), G. […]
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US approves its first big offshore wind farm, near Martha’s Vineyard – it’s a breakthrough for the industry
Erin Baker, University of Massachusetts Amherst and Matthew Lackner, University of Massachusetts Amherst The United States’ offshore wind industry is tiny, with just seven wind turbines operating off Rhode Island and Virginia. The few attempts to build large-scale wind farms like Europe’s have run into long delays, but that may be about to change. On […]
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Beach Road Weekend 350 bringing 3 days of live music, Tedeschi Trucks to Martha’s Vineyard this July
Beach Road Weekend today announced that they will present Tedeschi Trucks Fireside Live on Saturday, July 24 at Veterans Memorial Park on Martha’s Vineyard. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 am on Friday, May 7 at www.beachroadweekend.com. The Announcement Live music on the Vineyard is back JUST ANNOUNCED Beach Road […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Mortal Kombat”
Hollywood has a troubled history with video games. While they sometimes generate nice returns at the box office, video game adaptations never score above mixed with critics (the best reception I found was for Detective Pikachu in 2019). Never mind that the first Pirates of the Caribbean turned a theme-park ride into a fun adventure […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: 2021 Oscar Picks from Film Critic Alexander Harrison
In my Academy Awards Snubs feature last week, I wrote that debating the nominations is part of the fun of the annual Oscars-madness, and I certainly enjoyed it – it’s arguably the more important of these two write-ups for me as a critic, celebrating the worthy contributions to film culture in 2020 that were overlooked. […]
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Six Nantucket properties acquired by Blue Flag Partners
Blue Flag Partners has acquired six additional properties in Nantucket, MA, according to Hotel Business. The portfolio, which comprises six properties spread across three transactions, includes the Summer House at 27 Fair St., Summer House at 29 Fair St., Pineapple Inn on Hussey St., India Street Inn on India St., Hawthorn House on Chestnut St. […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We review “Nobody”
If the financial success of Godzilla vs Kong is any indication, moviegoers are in need of some mindless entertainment, and while you won’t find me endorsing a (fundamentally misguided) argument that this year’s Oscar nominees are especially sad, I certainly share the hankering. GvK might have scratched that initial itch for many, but those who […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: Academy Award Snubs
Like it or not, the Academy Awards are a big deal. Even if you consider some of the festival prizes more prestigious, the Oscars generate an enormous amount of attention and press from across the globe. Getting recognized by them can really impact a film’s success, especially when it comes to the “Big 5” categories: […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Matt Smith, host of “The Local Music Cafe” on MVYRADIO (Feb. 9 at 4 pm)
MVYRADIO recently announced that Matt Smith has joined the station as the new host for their long-running program, The Local Music Café. Smith, who is also the Managing Director of Club Passim in Cambridge, will join What’s Up for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, February 9 at 4 pm to discuss his new […]
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MVYRADIO names Matt Smith new host of ‘The Local Music Café’
MVYRADIO announced that Matt Smith will join the station as the new host for their long-running program, The Local Music Café. The Local Music Café airs every Tuesday at 9 pm and repeats on Sunday at 8 pm ET. Shows are archived at MVYRADIO.org/archives. His debut program airs this Tuesday, February 2nd.As the Managing Director […]
Posted inBusiness, Real Estate
Historic Martha’s Vineyard hotel, The Kelly House, acquired by a Boston-based real estate private equity firm
Martha’s Vineyard, MA – One of the 5 oldest hotels in the United States has a new owner and operator. Boston-based real estate private equity firm Blue Flag Capital, part of Blue Flag Partners, today announced that it has acquired The Kelley House, a historic 57-room boutique hotel on Martha’s Vineyard. Blue Flag Capital is partnering with […]
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Beach Road Weekend: Inaugural Martha’s Vineyard Festival to feature John Fogerty, Phil Lesh and Friends, Grace Potter, Dispatch, and more
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Beach Road Weekend on Martha’s Vineyard that is set to take place from August 9-11. The three-day music and media festival at Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven will feature performances by Phil Lesh and Friends, Grace Potter, Dispatch, John Fogerty and much more. The festival kicks off with […]