OAK BLUFFS, Mass. — The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks stayed alive in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, overcoming an early deficit to defeat the Newport Gulls 14-5 and force a decisive Game 3 in their New England Collegiate Baseball League semifinal series. The Sharks erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning to break open what had […]
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Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world’s most daring endurance swimmers: Don’t talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this week on a swim around Martha’s Vineyard, where “ Jaws” was filmed 50 years ago. The British-South […]
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MVYRADIO awards another round of ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants
MVYRADIO announced this week that it has awarded its latest round of quarterly ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants to two local businesses.This round, CB Stark Jewelers in Vineyard Haven and Edgartown and 51 Art Gallery in Vineyard Haven were selected to receive a grant of sixty underwriting messages each on MVYRADIO to be used to inform […]
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Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival announces biggest schedule in history of popular event
The Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival is back with its biggest and best lineup yet. Expanding on last year’s success, the 2024 MV Food & Wine Festival has been elevated in every way featuring a culinary star-studded lineup, a James Beard Foundation DiningSeries collaboration, and an expansion of the lineup of events June 6 – 9 on Martha’s […]
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Rare whale found dead off Massachusetts may have been entangled, authorities say
A rare whale found dead off Massachusetts shows potential evidence of injury from entanglement in fishing gear, which is one of the most pressing threats to the vanishing species, federal authorities said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it was notified about the dead female North Atlantic right whale on Sunday off Martha’s Vineyard, […]
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Beach Road Weekend, MV Concert Series will not be returning to Martha’s Vineyard
The Vineyard Arts and Culture Foundation announced today that the Beach Road Weekend music festival and MV Concert Series will not return to Martha’s Vineyard. The following announcement was shared by organizers; Beach Road Weekend and MV Concert Series Come to a Close on Martha’s Vineyard Iconic Festival To Find New Home on Mainland (Vineyard […]
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Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival returns for 2024
The Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival is back! This four-day event, which runs from June 6-9, 2024, is the biggest celebration of island cuisine. It attracts epicureans nationwide, showcasing the finest seafood and farm-fresh ingredients. The festival celebrates Martha’s Vineyard and New England’s unique culinary experiences. It features a range of events, including Grand […]
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Beach Road Weekend announces daily schedules
Beach Road Weekend, presented by the Black Dog, has announced the schedule for the 2023 festival. Headlined by Grammy winners Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver, and Leon Bridges, the three-day music celebration on Martha’s Vineyard will feature nearly two dozen of the top bands touring the country today. Beach vibes return to Veteran’s Memorial Park […]
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MVYRADIO announces 3rd Annual Night Out For Nonprofits
By MVYRADIO On Saturday, March 25th, the Island community is invited to the PA Club in Oak Bluffs for the Third Annual “MVYRADIO Night Out For Nonprofits.” MVYRADIO is again holding a party to celebrate the organizations and the people who care for and support this community. WMVY will be providing a great night of […]
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MVYRADIO awards 6th round of ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants
MVYRADIO announced this week that it has awarded its latest round of quarterly ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants to local businesses.This round, Aquila MV, Nu-Life Home Revitalization, Seven Stars Academy of Martial Arts, and Superar Strike Clothing were selected to receive of sixty underwriting messages each on MVYRADIO to be used to inform the public about […]
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Ocean Effect snowstorm to impact parts of Cape Cod, Islands, and coastal RI Saturday afternoon into Sunday
A rare ocean effect snow storm is expected to dump several inches of snow over Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. The storm may also impact the southern Rhode Island coast with some light snow, where less than an inch is expected. Read the text of the National Weather Service […]
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Coastal Flood Watch issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
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 Service, one to two feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, with the potential for pockets […]
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Hundreds of birds wash up on Martha’s Vineyard, officials fear bird flu
BOSTON (AP) – Hundreds of dead birds have washed up on Martha’s Vineyard and animal control officials there think a highly contagious strain of avian flu may be responsible. The Tisbury Animal Control posted an “avian influenza warning” on social media Monday, telling residents that hundreds of dead cormorants have washed up all over the […]
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts
Real Window Creative // Shutterstock Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including […]
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Black Dog Tavern Company becomes signature partner of Beach Road Weekend
The Black Dog Tavern, Co. has signed on to be the official presenting sponsor of the 2022 Beach Road Weekend music festival. The festival will now be known as Beach Road Weekend Presented by The Black Dog. Fans will be able to live #LifeOffTheLeash during three-days of live music from some of the hottest bands in Veteran’s […]
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MVYRADIO to host a series of panel discussions concentrating on the housing crisis on Martha’s Vineyard
Source: MVYRADIO Every Monday in March, MVYRADIO, in partnership with the Dukes County Health Council (DCHC) and the Coalition to Create the MV Housing Bank (CCMVHB) will host a series of panel discussions concentrating on the housing crisis on Martha’s Vineyard. This series is based upon MVYRADIO’s successful series created in February 2021 called “Let’s […]
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Gerry Goldstein: What’s in a name? Sometimes, vitriol
The next several days promise to be bad ones for a former American president who uncharacteristically may be left at a loss for words. Chances are, though, he’ll ignore an upcoming observance that our country – still awash in insults – needs as never before. Hold onto your hat (or actually, your tongue), Mr. ex-president, […]
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Sour Grapes by Tim Jones: Honesty
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in […]
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Photos: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ filming location in Newport
Washington Square and Eisenhower Park have been transformed into Salem, Massachusetts for the filming of the Hocus Pocus sequel, Black Flame (a.k.a. Hocus Pocus 2). Up until now, crews have been busy building the Sanderson Sisters’ home and setting up the scent for the 27th Annual Salem Scare Fest. Filming is rumored to take place […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Horse sense from a cowboy philosopher
A look around our country these days, where divisive politics and the howling of cultists grab many of the headlines, should have us all looking forward with anticipation to a much-needed November holiday – and I’m not talking about Thanksgiving. Created in 2015 by author-blogger and educator Bud Bilanich, Nov. 4 is “Use Your Common […]
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MVYRADIO awards first ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants
MVYRADIO announced this week that it has awarded the first round of quarterly ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants.This first round of grantees includes Tap Tastings, Al Fresco Tails Pet Sittings, and The Monarch Studio. Tap Tastings Craft Brew Excursions & More: A woman, veteran and LGBTQIA+ owned business, offering private excursions to local (Cape Cod area) […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 28
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 21
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 14
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 7
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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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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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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 […]
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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 […]