Adelphia Troubles Worry Vineyard Customers

By JOSHUA SABATINI

The concerns of the more than 9,000 Vineyard subscribers to Adelphia cable and the six Island towns who last year signed a 10-year contract with the cable company have come to the forefront as the company faces possible bankruptcy and a potential buyout.

Star Pitcher Carries Vineyard to Playoffs

Sam Reece Becomes One of Top Pitchers in Massachusetts

By JOSHUA SABATINI

He stands on the practice mound, a few yards past the right-field line of the regional high school's baseball diamond. His cleats kick up a cloud of dust as he winds up, lifting his left leg high and raising his right arm over his head before extending it before him. The ball shoots into the catcher's glove in a ritual repeated again and again.

From Public to Spiritual Works: Fred LaPiana Becomes Deacon

By JOSHUA SABATINI

Fred LaPiana of Tisbury has served his community's physical needs for nine years as director of the town's department of public works. But the man who often can be seen driving the roadways in a red public works truck will now help some Islanders meet their spiritual needs, too.

Tisbury Police Ask Expansion

Acting Chief Presents Selectmen With Detailed Proposal to Boost Number of Uniformed Officers By Three Full-Time Slots

By JOSHUA SABATINI

Voters Approve Aquinnah Budget; School Money Faces Override Vote

By JOSHUA SABATINI

At a town meeting marked by lengthy debate and intermittent confusion, Aquinnah voters approved a $1.78 million general operating budget and agreed to put $271,000 of the budget for the elementary school to a Proposition 2 1/2 override vote before deciding to cut the meeting short about two hours in.

A third commercial airline has launched service to Martha's Vineyard Airport, joining Cape Air and the returning US Airways Express in serving Isla