Martha's Vineyard Year in Pictures 2018
Future decisions for SSA governors weigh heavily.
Future decisions for SSA governors weigh heavily.
Michael DeBettencourt, right, donated a kidney to his father in law Tony daRosa.
Michael DeBettencourt, right, donated a kidney to his father in law Tony daRosa.
Peter Shemeth retired as Edgartown fire chief.
Peter Shemeth retired as Edgartown fire chief.
Mike Amaral lives in Vineyard Haven and is a frequent visitor to Edgartown in his wheelchair.
Mike Amaral lives in Vineyard Haven and is a frequent visitor to Edgartown in his wheelchair.
Five Corners was the place to be for the Women's March.
Five Corners was the place to be for the Women's March.
Denise Schepici takes over as new hospital CEO.
Denise Schepici takes over as new hospital CEO.
Ferrry breakdowns in the spring led to an independent report in December.
Ferrry breakdowns in the spring led to an independent report in December.
John Keene Construction completed new Squibbnocket beach and parking lot in time for summer.
John Keene Construction completed new Squibbnocket beach and parking lot in time for summer.
Fresnel lens is packed up as the museum moves to Vineyard Haven.
Fresnel lens is packed up as the museum moves to Vineyard Haven.
Dr. Gerry Yukevich retired in September.
Dr. Gerry Yukevich retired in September.
Primary care shortage continues to be an issue.
Primary care shortage continues to be an issue.
Memorial Day weekend opened the floodgates on another season.
Memorial Day weekend opened the floodgates on another season.
Ryan Peterson gets through a few rounds on The Bachelor.
Ryan Peterson gets through a few rounds on The Bachelor.
Rose Engler was regional high school valedictorian.
Rose Engler was regional high school valedictorian.
Misty Meadows expands its mission to become an equine learning center.
Misty Meadows expands its mission to become an equine learning center.
Lizzie Williamson celebrates girls tennis team wining its fourth straight championship.
Lizzie Williamson celebrates girls tennis team wining its fourth straight championship.
Funding for new Tisbury School was eventually voted down, frustrating school leaders.
Funding for new Tisbury School was eventually voted down, frustrating school leaders.
Geoff Rose looks to build the Island's first medical marijuana grow facility.
Geoff Rose looks to build the Island's first medical marijuana grow facility.
World Cup match between Brazil and Serbia was hopping at Coop De Ville.
World Cup match between Brazil and Serbia was hopping at Coop De Ville.
Fourth of July fills the streets of Edgartown.
Fourth of July fills the streets of Edgartown.
Summer traffic is always on everyone's mind.
Summer traffic is always on everyone's mind.
Museum to complete move in early 2019.
Museum to complete move in early 2019.
Raffi at Back Door Donuts helps create Guiness World Record apple fritter.
Raffi at Back Door Donuts helps create Guiness World Record apple fritter.
Storied estate owned by the Graham family goes on the market for $39.5 million.
Storied estate owned by the Graham family goes on the market for $39.5 million.
Four parcels of land owned by the Desorcy family went on the market for $8 million.
Four parcels of land owned by the Desorcy family went on the market for $8 million.
Oak Bluffs police babies get a year older.
Oak Bluffs police babies get a year older.
Vineyard Haven Band celebrates 150 years.
Vineyard Haven Band celebrates 150 years.
Iconic Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs is 150 years old.
Iconic Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs is 150 years old.
Alley's porch is the place to read publications by the Vineyard Gazette Media Group.
Alley's porch is the place to read publications by the Vineyard Gazette Media Group.
Free lunches help kids get full meals when school is not in session.
Free lunches help kids get full meals when school is not in session.
Bill Murray enjoys a respite at a summer Sharks baseball game.
Bill Murray enjoys a respite at a summer Sharks baseball game.
Brown booby visits the Island, riding in on Walter Dixon's fishing trawler.
Brown booby visits the Island, riding in on Walter Dixon's fishing trawler.
Trip Barnes received the Creative Living Award.
Trip Barnes received the Creative Living Award.
Gazette sponsored Bill Clinton talk about his novel The President Is Missing written with James Patterson.
Gazette sponsored Bill Clinton talk about his novel The President Is Missing written with James Patterson.
Pod of dolphins frolicks off Menemsha.
Pod of dolphins frolicks off Menemsha.
Striped bass and bluefish derby gets underway.
Striped bass and bluefish derby gets underway.
Nancy MacMullen closes her cobbler shop after 37 years in business.
Nancy MacMullen closes her cobbler shop after 37 years in business.
Noble the horse refuses to be retired.
Noble the horse refuses to be retired.
Stone church tower gets ready for a facelift.
Stone church tower gets ready for a facelift.
Service men and woman salute officer Daniel Gouldrup at his memorial service.
Service men and woman salute officer Daniel Gouldrup at his memorial service.
Lola's says goodbye.
Lola's says goodbye.
Facing the music at a Steamship Authority public meeting.
Facing the music at a Steamship Authority public meeting.
Waterspout appeared on Oct. 29.
Waterspout appeared on Oct. 29.
Longtime clerk of courts Joe Sollitto is honored on his last day.
Longtime clerk of courts Joe Sollitto is honored on his last day.
Oak Bluffs town hall gets a yes vote in public, but is turned down at the ballot box..
Oak Bluffs town hall gets a yes vote in public, but is turned down at the ballot box..
Edgartown shellfish constable Rob Morrison lent a hand in loggerhead turtle rescue.
Edgartown shellfish constable Rob Morrison lent a hand in loggerhead turtle rescue.
After over a century in business, Hickley's lumber yard came down.
After over a century in business, Hickley's lumber yard came down.
Contaminated water wells are discovered at the airport.
Contaminated water wells are discovered at the airport.
Beetlebung Farm is sold for $2.4 million.
Beetlebung Farm is sold for $2.4 million.
Playhouse and other nonprofits in Tisbury are put on the tax rolls.
Playhouse and other nonprofits in Tisbury are put on the tax rolls.
Rough waters ahead.
Rough waters ahead.
Pictures are not only worth a thousand words, they tell the visual story of a year on the Island.