Sections

Who Was That Patched Man?

A father and daughter go in search of a legendary angler.

What Remains to Be Seen

Thanks to generations of generosity by the Harris family, the Brickyard in Chilmark is the Trustees’ newest Island gem.

Charlie Blair is Still Loving It

The iconic Edgartown harbor master has had just about every job on the water a person can have. But he’s not about to hang up his foul weather gear.

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Essays & Humor

From the Editor

With all that is loose in the land these days, it’s hard sometimes to imagine 
forgiving even the haters.

By Paul Schneider
"You can have an idea of what you want, but sometimes it can have its own idea….That’s the nice thing about seaweed, there are no set rules."

Arts + Commerce

Oh Man! It’s Dan VanLandingham

He had a can of paint and a plan. Now, with a legion of fans, Dan VanLandingham is taking his canvases to the Granary.

By Nicole Grace Mercier

Arts + Commerce

Now Listen Closely

Carol Gilligan, the mild-mannered revolutionary who has summered in Aquinnah for decades, is pretty sure that listening can change the world. It has worked for her before, after all.

By Elizabeth Hawes

Eating In

Littleneck, Big Flavor

Don’t forget the fresh tomatoes.

By Susie Middleton

People, On The Water, Done That?

The Power of Positive Paddling

Greenland style kayak master Chick Stapleton has paddled the seven seas, but there’s nothing quite like spreading the magic in her hometown.

By James Dinneen

Best of the Vineyard 2020

More than 8,800 voters cast nearly 72,000 votes in 97 categories. The results are in, so without further ado, we give you...everything you need to know about Martha's Vineyard according to you.