Martha's Vineyard Maia Coleman

For Father Nagle, a Life of Service Provides the Best View

Maia Coleman | Thursday, August 12 2021 - 6:23pm

There’s almost nothing traditional about the Rev. Michael Nagle. He sky dives. He flies bi-planes. He rides a motorcycle. He says mass in Portuguese as well as English. But his path to the priesthood was strictly traditional.

Good Shepherd Parish

Chilmark Reviews Covid-Related Expenses

Maia Coleman

Chilmark selectmen heard updates on town finances Thursday, reviewing recent grants and outstanding Covid-related expenses.

Cronig's Market Closes for Weekend After Three Employees Test Positive

Maia Coleman

Cronig’s Market closed its doors for the weekend at 3 p.m. on Friday and will remain shuttered until Monday morning at 7 a.m. after three employees tested positive for Covid-19.

School Committee Approves Draft of Covid Testing Plan

Maia Coleman

The all-Island committee voted Thursday to authorize a new school-wide testing plan, unanimously backing a draft of the program while deferring the question of funding to local district committees.

High School Committee Narrowly Adopts Hybrid Learning Plan

Maia Coleman

At a heated meeting Monday, a sharply divided Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School district committee voted 5-4 to approve a hybrid learning plan.

Duty, Tradition and a Whole Lot of Camaraderie Fuel Island Poll Workers

Maia Coleman

An Islandwide network of devoted poll workers guide the Island electorate through the voting process year after year.

Leslie’s Drug Store, Main Street Vineyard Haven Fixture, Will Close

Maia Coleman

Leslie’s Drug Store, a family-run pharmacy and Main street institution in Vineyard Haven since 1948, will permanently close at the end of this year, after 72 years in business.