Heather Hamacek

Study Finds Gaps in Reproductive Health Care

Heather Hamacek | Saturday, October 28 2017 - 7:24am

Reproductive health care on the Vineyard is notably lacking in education, communication and access. This was the conclusion of eight rural scholars who recently spent two weeks on the Island studying the issue.

Family Planning of Martha's Vineyard

Baby Avery Rings in New Year

Heather Hamacek

Lauren and Jim Steiner of Oak Bluffs welcomed Avery Brenda Steiner 38 seconds after midnight on Sunday. Avery is the first baby of the New Year on the Cape.

Happy New Year, Time to Party Like It's 2017

Heather Hamacek

Whatever your style, there’s a New Year's Eve celebration on the Vineyard to match.

Tisbury Wants to Save Pear Trees

Heather Hamacek

Tisbury selectmen this week advocated for ornamental pear trees on a village lane.

Up-Island School Budget Debated

Heather Hamacek

With an $11.5 million draft budget for the coming fiscal year on the table, up-Island school committee members lightly sparred over cost allocation.

Plastic Bag Ban Arrives in the New Year

Heather Hamacek

Many of the shoppers in downtown Vineyard Haven on Sunday sported the same bags.

Midnight Farm Says Goodbye After Twenty Years

Heather Hamacek

After 20 years in downtown Vineyard Haven, Midnight Farm will close its doors for good on Dec. 31.