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Private Jets Jammed Airport for Presidential Birthday Party, Straining Resources

Noah Asimow | Monday, August 9 2021 - 4:05pm

The Martha’s Vineyard Airport reported a major jam-up of private jet traffic over the weekend, much of it stemming from President Barack Obama’s 60th birthday bash. Airport manager Geoffrey Freeman said private jets crowded the tarmac at the small airport all weekend, draining fuel supplies.

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Former Obama Vacation Home Is Sold

Sara Brown

The Chilmark home rented by President Obama and his family for a 2013 family vacation sold June 1 for $15 million.

Obamas Return to Martha's Vineyard for August Vacation

Former President Obama and his family were due to return this weekend for a three-week stay at two rented homes in Chilmark.

End of an Era; First Family Departs from Martha's Vineyard

Sara Brown

Neighbors lined the road in Chilmark Sunday as the Obama family headed to Martha's Vineyard Airport to board Marine One and head back to the capital.

Presidential Vacation Winds Down

Sara Brown

Nights out on the town, time at the golf course and the beach punctuated by a brief break for business marked the second week, as President Obama’s seventh Vineyard vacation neared an end.

President Obama Takes Brief Vacation Break to Stump for Hillary Clinton

Julia Wells

President Obama stepped out of vacation mode briefly Monday to stump for Hillary Clinton at a private fundraiser in Chilmark. The event was hosted by Hank and Carol Brown Goldberg at their home off Middle Road.

Golf and Greetings, President Obama Begins Low-Key Martha's Vineyard Vacation

Sara Brown

The first week of President Barack Obama’s final Vineyard summer vacation as President followed in the vein of past visits: low-key and quiet, filled with familiar patterns.