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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.

Rural Scholars

Family Planning of Martha's Vineyard

Charter School Students Get Green Light to Join High School Swim Team

Heather Hamacek

Charter school students will be able to participate in high school sports for the first time on the regional high school’s varsity swim team.

Boys' Soccer Advances to the Semifinals

Heather Hamacek

The boys’ soccer team advances to the division three semifinals after beating Scituate 2-0. On Wednesday they will face top-seeded Norton.

After Tough Overtime Win, Field Hockey Heads to Semifinals

Heather Hamacek

In a tense game that went into overtime, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School field hockey team beat Monomoy 2-1 in the second round of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association South Division 2 sectionals.

Boys' Soccer Wins First Playoff Game in Decisive Style

Heather Hamacek

The high school varsity boys’ soccer team beat Seekonk 6-0 Friday in the first round of the playoffs. Up next is an away game on Sunday at 4 p.m. against Scituate.

Oyster Season Set to Begin in West Tisbury

Heather Hamacek

Oyster season opens in West Tisbury this month following approval by the town selectmen and shellfish committee of dates and limits. The recreational and commercial season will run from Nov. 9 to April 29 in the Tisbury Great Pond.

Field Hockey Team Shuts Out Opponent in First Round of Playoffs

Heather Hamacek

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School field hockey team beat Mashpee 2-0 in their first post-season game on Thursday during the preliminary round of the MIAA south division two tournament.