Allison Carr Graduates

Allison Carr, of Vineyard Haven, a student on Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham campus in Madison, N.J., has graduated as of May 2010.

Hello Seamus

Melissa Mahoney and James Mahoney announce the birth of their son, Seamus Ritter Mahoney, born on Sept. 13, 2010, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Seamus Ritter weighted 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. Seamus is also welcomed by his big sister, Aileen Mahoney.

Wedding Engagement

David and Rhoda Schwab of Vineyard Haven are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Elizabeth Schwab, to Ryan Michael Doyon. Ryan is the son of Yvan and Paula Doyon of Beecher Falls, Vt. A Vineyard wedding is planned for the spring of 2012.

Bucknell Graduate

Shannon Lobdell, daughter of Kenneth and Karen Lobdell of West Tisbury, graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor of music degree in music education.

Please Adopt Us

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is bursting at the seams with cats and newborn kittens. The kittens are only a week old, so they won’t be available for adoption for several weeks, but if you are looking for a kitten please put your name on our list and we will get in touch with you as soon as they are available.

Youth Talks

The Martha’s Vineyard Youth Leadership Initiative will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Artcliff Diner in Vineyard Haven. Vineyarders aged 15 to 22 are invited to attend.