Martha’s Vineyard is an island just south of Cape Cod. The indigenous Wampanoag Indians called it Noepe, which meant “land amid the streams.” British … [Read more...]
Tisbury man arrested following traffic stop; brief failure to stop leads to warrant, drug and motor vehicle charges
March 31, 2026
OAK BLUFFS - From Oak Bluffs Police: On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 2:48 a.m., an Oak Bluffs Police Department Patrol Officer attempted … [Read more...]
West Tisbury man facing OUI 2nd offense charge after crashing into Oak Bluffs house
March 30, 2026
OAK BLUFFS - From Oak Bluffs Police: On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., an Oak Bluffs Police Department Patrol Officer was in a … [Read more...]
Steamship Authority to hold virtual sessions explaining new reservation system
February 6, 2026
WOODS HOLE - The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority has scheduled a pair of virtual info sessions … [Read more...]
Bird flu detected on Martha’s Vineyard
January 7, 2026
OAK BLUFFS - Bird flu has been detected on Martha’s Vineyard. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) said they safely disposed … [Read more...]
Sad update: Two people succumb after vessel capsizes off Edgartown
January 1, 2026
EDGARTOWN - Officials from Edgartown along with the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a reported capsized vessel in the Eel Pond area off Edgartown late … [Read more...]
State demands lift on offshore wind stop
December 26, 2025
BARNSTABLE - State officials and Governor Maura Healey has issued a joint letter urging federal officials to immediately lift the stop work orders on … [Read more...]
Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, including Vineyard Wind
December 23, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is suspending leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the … [Read more...]
Deer hunting times opened up on Vineyard and Nantucket to fight ticks, address other issues
December 16, 2025
NANTUCKET – Governor Maura Healey’s administration has announced new regulations to expand the deer hunting seasons on Martha’s Vineyard and … [Read more...]
Steamship approves contract for new General Manager
December 11, 2025
FALMOUTH - The Steamship Authority has finalized contract negotiations with Alex Kryska, the ferry service's next general manager. His … [Read more...]
