How different these harbors are – one on the Vineyard, one in Norway – may depend on where you are from.
By Shelley Christiansen
One hundred and forty-five years ago, the toughest crewman aboard the Holmes Hole whaling ship America attacked the mate with a knife. But this confrontation led to an even more shocking incident, as the crewman revealed that he was a she.
By Tom Dunlop
Excerpts from Palace Council, by the author of The Emperor of Ocean Park and New England White, follow a young man through the fifties, as he establishes his name as a writer and works for John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign. There’s also a murder and his sister’s disappearance to drive the plot of this novel that’s sure to be seen on many a Vineyard beach this summer.
By Stephen L. Carter
Topper could be ornery (you might even say abusive), but a girl who looked beyond his shortcomings found he brought her freedom to roam around Chappaquiddick, taught her about difficult relationships, and contributed to the inner strength that has stuck with her throughout adulthood.
By Margaret Knight
There are sandcastles and then there are trophy sandcastles.
By Geoff Currier
A photo of Island Theatre wins second place in a National Geographic Traveler contest.
By Linda Black
Is there a future for nude beaches on the Island?
By Mike Seccombe
For years, Jamaicans have been an integral part of the seasonal work force of the Vineyard. Now new rules concerning H-2B visas mean many can’t return to the Island.
By Shelley Christiansen
Since 1992, the Vineyard Sound has been bringing a joyful, popular singing soundtrack – with no instruments – to Island summers.
By Tom Dunlop
Ninety-year-old Elsie Nunes shares her family history and gives a glimpse of the Island during her youth.
By Joyce Wagner
A look at the resources and amenities whether you have your own boat or not.
By Carolyn O'Daly
The retired Menemsha fisherman is an Island icon with something to say about everything from swordfishing to hurricanes, World War II to the Cape Wind project.
By Phyllis Meras
