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The latest news from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

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Coastal Flood Watch issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

by Ryan Belmore December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

A Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for parts of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. According to the National Weather […]

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Does your area have a high homeowner or rental vacancy rate? This is what data shows

by Stacker December 20, 2022December 21, 2022

James R. Martin // Shutterstock Does your area have a high homeowner or rental vacancy rate? This is what data shows With the real estate market cooling off in many […]

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Coastal Flood Watch issued by National Weather Service for Rhode Island and Massachusetts

by Ryan Belmore December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood watch for residents living along the coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. According to the NWS, high tides and strong winds […]

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Last of migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard to leave shelter

by The Associated Press October 5, 2022December 20, 2022

BOSTON (AP) — The last of dozens of migrants shipped to Martha’s Vineyard last month are set to depart temporary shelter at a military base on Cape Cod for transitional housing by […]

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Migrants sue Florida governor over Martha’s Vineyard flights

by The Associated Press September 20, 2022December 20, 2022

BOSTON (AP) — Venezuelan migrants flown to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary Tuesday for engaging in a “fraudulent and […]

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Texas sheriff investigating flights to Martha’s Vineyard

by The Associated Press September 20, 2022December 20, 2022

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, […]

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FEMA awards $10M to Martha’s Vineyard town to fight erosion

by The Associated Press June 16, 2022December 20, 2022

BOSTON (AP) — A town on Martha’s Vineyard is getting a $10 million federal grant to help rebuild a badly-eroded bluff and protect a key road from storm surge and […]

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Newport Gulls win fourth straight, beating Martha’s Vineyard 7 – 4

by Newport Gulls June 14, 2022December 20, 2022

By: Caden Charpentier On Monday night at historic Cardines Field, the Newport Gulls (4-1) extended their winning streak to four games, beating their Coastal Division rivals, the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks […]

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Innovation Arts & Entertainment taps James Macdonald to run events on Martha’s Vineyard

by What's Up Newp May 25, 2022December 20, 2022

Innovation Arts & Entertainment (IAE) today announced that it has hired music industry veteran James Macdonald to oversee all of its festival and live event operations. Macdonald comes to IAE […]

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Life imitates art: ‘Jaws’ extra named police chief in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard

by The Associated Press May 23, 2022December 20, 2022

OAK BLUFFS, Mass. (AP) — A man who as a child had a brief but key role in “Jaws” has been named police chief on the Massachusetts island on which […]

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