Noah Asimow
The 54th Shields class national championship ended on Saturday with Ted Slee’s Newport-based boat Maverick taking home the first place prize.
After hearing a brief presentation, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted last week to not review an expansion the Katama hotel and spa owned by Mark Snider.
With the derby under way, the Aquinnah selectmen agreed last week to suspending parking permit requirements at Lobsterville Beach.
Aquinnah selectmen sent a letter to the chairman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) this week requesting a meeting to discuss the bingo hall.
Next weekend, the Island hosts the sixth annual New England to Nashville Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters’ Festival.
Sea turtle specialists have documented a high number of leatherback turtle boat strikes this summer, including at least one off the Vineyard.