On the Vineyard

Air Travel to Martha’s Vineyard Reaches Record High

Thursday, January 15 2026 - 4:35pm

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news, summer airline traffic continued to climb in 2025, reaching an unprecedented high of more than 87,000 people arriving to the Vineyard by air. And what’s lunch like at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School? Tune in for pasta Alfredo served up on the podcast.

Martha's Vineyard Airport

Norton Point Breach

Tuesdays in the Newsroom

Taking Stock of the Summer Season and ICE Concerns Continue

Summer for local businesses was a mixed bag, with July a bit slow and August on fire.

Happy Birthday, Gazette Press! And Chef Deon Announces He’s Closing

The Gazette celebrated the 50th anniversary of its in-house Goss Community Press with a guided tour and special print run, and after fourteen years

High School Remodel and Goodbye to Jaws Exhibit

The high school renovation and addition plan cleared a hurdle this week.

Islander Ferry Rates Might Go Up and Grey Barn Closes the Barn Door

The Steamship Authority looks at raising ferry rates for Islanders.

Illumination and Fireworks Postponed

Stormy weather from Hurricane Erin offshore postpones two beloved Island traditions - Grand Illumination Night and the Oak Bluffs Fireworks.

Islanders Line up for Pierogi

Hundreds of people visited the West Tisbury Farmers’ Market this week to show support for the pierogi vendor who refused to sell dumplings to a pro