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Island Light: Signs Around Us

In these early days of spring an Islander is as likely to see morning frost as blooming daffodils, and one day's heat is the next day's chill. We need no banging of drums for the season to come; our yearning for the warmth is palpable. But signs and portents do abound, all around us.

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Towns Asked to Join Effort to Tackle Homelessness

Louisa Hufstader

The manager of the Vineyard’s only homeless shelter has been going to the Island town governments in recent weeks in the hope that they will join Harbor Homes to start a committee or task force aimed at helping the growing homeless population.

3:45 pm, March 28, 2025
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Inspiring Stories Lead the Way as Film Festival Begins

Katrina Liu

The 25th annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival opened on Wednesday and Thursday with four documentaries and one drama, with each film setting a hopeful tone.

8:35 am, March 28, 2025
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Oak Bluffs Residents Hear From Town Clerk Candidates

Addison Antonoff

Gail Barmakian, Benjamin Clark and Amy Del Torto are all running for the position and outlined their relevant professional experience at the League of Women Voters' candidate forum Wednesday.

10:45 am, March 28, 2025
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Caribbean Cuisine Exits Five Corners Restaurant Plan

Louisa Hufstader

Caribbean carry-out food will not be on the menu at a new restaurant planned for the former Golden Bull steakhouse in Vineyard Haven, after MVTap owner Anderson Martins streamlined his application to do business at the long-empty Five Corners spot.

4:25 pm, March 28, 2025
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Oak Bluffs Enacts New Mooring Wait-List Fee

March 24, 2025

Starting in December, the town will charge a fee for people who want to remain on the waitlist for moorings in Lagoon Pond, said harbor master Emily deBettencourt.

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