By ALLEN G. BREED and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Strong winds and waves battered Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and dangerous rip currents threatened from the Carolinas to New England as Hurricane Erin made its way farther out to sea. The storm was forecast to cause possible coastal flooding into the weekend along the East Coast […]
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Sharks force game 3 with 14-5 victory over Gulls
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 […]