Various Island churches and organizations will take part in a nationwide bell ringing event today, Dec. 1, to mark the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ arrest.

The organizers of Ladyfest Martha’s Vineyard recently announced a $25,000 contribution to CONNECT to End Violence, a program of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.

The Featherstone Center for the Arts holiday gift show has been an annual tradition for the past 23 years. This year it includes handmade gifts from over 100 local artists.

From the November 30, 1956 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: Post-Thanksgiving short takes: Out at Heathland Farms, George Schwab, second in command, was wearily dispensing one of the last of the ...

Lest you think that science is all fun and games, consider the story of British Zoologist William Elford Leach.

Summer School LLC. purchased 23 Manaca Hill Road in Edgartown from Samuel B. Fortenbaugh and Sharon S. Fortenbaugh for $3,200,000 on Nov.18.

Anita Marie Christian (nee Truehart) died on Nov. 13 at The Remington in Yardley, Pa. She was 97. Anita was born February 22, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pa. to Ernest and Mary Truehart. She grew up in ...

Saturday, tomorrow night, the gibbous moon appears in close proximity to the ringed-planet Saturn.

Two year-round arts nonprofits will be combining forces in the new year, forming a creative coalition that encompasses theatre, film, literary and arts education. The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse and ...

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission is once again weighing whether a three-story hotel should replace the former Ocean View Restaurant at Chapman and Wayland avenues.

On behalf of the Minnesingers parents group, we offer our heartfelt thanks to the Vineyard community for making our recent silent auction and karaoke fundraiser such a success.

Melissa Hackney has headed the organization for 13 years, helping to fund the education and professional development of emerging leaders on the Island.