West Tisbury Finalizes Short-Term Rental Rules

The new regulations cement the process for homeowners to be able to make money by renting out their properties while the town attempts to deter commercial interests from hollowing out the year-round housing stock. 

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Chilmarks Enacts Size Limit at Charter Dock

The select board voted 2-1 on Dec. 17 to cap the length of boats at the town charter dock to no more than 36 feet after boat owners cited navigation concerns.

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Hospital Employs New Tech For Breast Cancer Screening

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is offering a new breast imaging service, providing Islanders advanced screening technology for breast cancer for the first time on the Island. 

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Running the Hardwood Is Whistleblower's Delight

By his own count, Pat Mercier has logged more than 5,000 games in his career as the go-to man in pinstripes.

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Boston Company Poised to Take Over Fine Fettle

In a unanimous vote Thursday, the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals approved Black Harbor Group's plans to run the grow facility on Dr. Fisher Road, rekindling the chances of Island-grown marijuana in dispensaries. 

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Christmas in Edgartown Parade Puts Spirit of the Season Center Stage

Even the Grinch couldn’t help but get in the Christmas spirit Saturday morning for the annual parade through the streets of Edgartown. "Don’t believe what they show you in the movies,” Mr. Grinch said. “I love Christmas and I love kids.”

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A Christmas Carol: Live and On-Air

Circuit Arts is celebrating the holidays by reinventing a classic with the premiere of A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play.

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Dancing for the Joy of the Season

The RISE Vineyard Performing Arts is hosting its 15th annual holiday show Season’s Greetings: A Holiday Dance Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Charter School Play Is Celebratory Mashup

Audiences will be thrown into the world of The Princess Bride and Star Wars for the production of Space Princess Wars, performed by the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.

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Endangered Turtle Dies After Being Cold Stunned

Six sea turtles have washed up on Vineyard shores this season as water temperatures around the region begin to drop. 

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