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Temperatures

Temperature: Precip.

Day Max. Min. Inches.

Fº Fº

Oct. 23 65 46 .00

Oct. 24 61 46 .00

Oct. 25 65 55 1.11

Oct. 26 62 47 .00

Oct. 27 57 40 Trace

Oct. 28 56 52 .29

Oct. 29 55 48 1.07

Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 57º F.

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In Vineyard Skies

Sunrise Sunset

Fri., Oct. 30 7:10 5:39

Sat., Oct. 31 7:12 5:38

Sun., Nov. 1 6:13 4:36

Mon., Nov. 2 6:14 4:35

Tues., Nov. 3 6:15 4:34

Wed., Nov. 4 6:16 4:33

Thurs., Nov. 5 6:18 4:31

Fri., Nov. 6 6:19 4:30

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Colorful Fall

Susan B. Whiting

Wow, I can’t remember such a colorful fall. The bright birds may have gone south, but the vegetation is filling in for the missing hues. The riot of color is incredible: golden yellow of sassafras, duller yellow tinged with brown of the horsechestnuts, purpley-red of sumacs, reds of swamp maples and Virginia creeper and mottled browns, greens and yellows of our oaks. Throw into the mix the greens of pitch and white pine and cedars (really junipers) and we have a spectacular array of colors.

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Nature’s Flu Remedy

Suzan Bellincampi

The most notable thing in season right now is the flu.

Pandemic pandemonium has set in, and many people are reaching for the antibacterials. Fight the urge: hand washing will do, too, and is chemical-free.

For those seeking natural relief, there is another potent potion to fight the flu. It’s a local, native and delicious decoction made from a plant found on-Island.

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