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MVYRADIO announces 3rd Annual Night Out For Nonprofits

by Ryan Belmore and Community Submission February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

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 […]

Posted inBusiness

MVYRADIO awards 6th round of ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants

by Ryan Belmore February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

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 […]

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Ocean Effect snowstorm to impact parts of Cape Cod, Islands, and coastal RI Saturday afternoon into Sunday

by Ken Abrams December 24, 2022December 24, 2022

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 […]

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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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Hundreds of birds wash up on Martha’s Vineyard, officials fear bird flu  

by The Associated Press June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

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 […]

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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts

by Stacker June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

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 […]

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Black Dog Tavern Company becomes signature partner of Beach Road Weekend

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

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 […]

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MVYRADIO to host a series of panel discussions concentrating on the housing crisis on Martha’s Vineyard

by Ryan Belmore February 10, 2022February 10, 2022

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 […]

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Gerry Goldstein: What’s in a name? Sometimes, vitriol

by Gerry Goldstein January 14, 2022January 15, 2022

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 […]

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Sour Grapes by Tim Jones: Honesty

by Tim Jones November 30, 2021December 1, 2021

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 […]

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Photos: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ filming location in Newport

by Ryan Belmore November 8, 2021November 11, 2021

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 […]

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Gerry Goldstein: Horse sense from a cowboy philosopher

by Gerry Goldstein October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

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 […]

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New England Aquarium aerial surveys show 15 North Atlantic right whales south of Nantucket

by Ryan Belmore October 14, 2021December 20, 2022

As North Atlantic right whales travel south from Canadian waters, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team recently captured stunning photos of more than a dozen whales in southern New […]

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MVYRADIO awards first ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants

by Ryan Belmore October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

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, […]

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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 28

by Ryan Belmore and Tim Jones September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

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 […]

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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 21

by Tim Jones September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

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 […]

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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 14

by Tim Jones September 14, 2021September 20, 2021

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 […]

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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 7

by Ryan Belmore September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy!

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Just My Opinion: A day to remember the contributions of labor unions

by Frank Prosnitz September 6, 2021September 20, 2021

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 […]

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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie

by Jay Flanders September 6, 2021September 20, 2021

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 […]

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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 31

by Ryan Belmore August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;

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What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?

by The Conversation August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

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. […]

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How Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts infused one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands with a little jazz

by The Conversation August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

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 […]

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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 24

by Tim Jones August 24, 2021August 24, 2021

Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;

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Hurricane Henri expected to bring dangerous storm surge to Northeast states – but what is storm surge, anyway?

by The Conversation August 22, 2021August 22, 2021

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 […]

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