GAZETTE ONLINE

» When is the Gazette Online updated?
» Do you post everything from the print edition?
» When are the classified ads updated?
» How do I place a classified ad online?
» How do I make a correction to my classified ad?
» How do I search for a past story?
» How do I find an obituary?
» How do I access classified ads published over a week ago?
» How do I purchase back issues of the print edition?
» Where do I send comments about my home delivery?
» How do I submit an event to your calendar listings?
» How do I submit a news release?
» How do I submit a letter to the editor?

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Q: When is your site updated?
A: The week’s news is updated every Friday morning approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern time. From June through September, when the Gazette is published Tuesday and Friday, the site is updated on both of those days, again at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern time. Breaking news stories are updated throughout the week as current information becomes available.


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Q: Do you post all of the content from the print edition online?
A: Almost the entire content of the print edition is available online to our online and print subscribers, as well as to the general public over the age of 13 during special promotions. Exceptions include certain advertisements, puzzles, and other content that we are under contract not to post online.


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Q: When are the classified ads updated?
A: Our classified ad database is updated on the same schedule as editorial material is updated, on the same publication schedule as the printed Gazette. Ads placed through The Vineyard Gazette print classifieds department will remain on the site for the same number of days that they run in print.


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Q: How do I place a classified ad online?
A: When you place your ad with the print classifieds, your ad will be posted online at no additional cost. For an additional charge, you may order Web enhancements to make your ad stand out online. At this time we do not sell Web only ads.

You may place a classified ad by phoning (508) 627-4311, toll-free in the U.S. at 1-877-850-0409, or by using our online form.


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Q: How do I make a correction to my classified ad?
A: Corrections to classified ads can be made by calling our classified advertising department.

Local: (508) 627-4311
Out of State: (877) 850-0409


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Q: How do I access classified ads that were published more than a week ago?
A: The classified ad database is updated with each publication of the print Gazette, and the ads are retained online on that schedule. To find ads published prior to the current week, please visit your public library’s periodical archive for a copy of our print edition. Locally we have back copies available to peruse or purchase at the Edgartown office of the Gazette.


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Q: How do I search for a past story?
A: You can search by keyword or browse archived editions of the Vineyard Gazette by date. At this time, our archive contains top stories from January 2000 to present. Our librarian is the best source for information about a past story, and public libraries on the Island have past copies of the Gazette available on microfilm.

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Q: How do I find an obituary?
A: Start at our Obituaries page to locate obituaries on individuals during the current week as well as recent obituaries. From this page, you can also search our archives for obituaries published since May, 2001. For obituaries published prior to May, 2001, please visit your public library’s periodical archive or contact our librarian.

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Q: How do I purchase a back issue of the print edition?
A: You can purchase a back issue by sending an e-mail to
subscribe@mvgazette.com or calling (508) 627-4311. Issues are available for one year prior to the current date.


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Q: Where do I send comments about my home delivery?
A: Please send all comments and requests regarding home delivery to subscribe@mvgazette.com. Locally you can call (508) 627-4311, or toll-free within the U.S. at 1 (877) 850-0409.


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Q: How do I submit an event for the calendar listings?
A: You may submit a calendar listing online, or fax your calendar listings to our Calendar editor at (508) 627-7444. Be sure to include the location of the event, price, times, a contact number available to the public and a contact person for verification purposes. Calendar listings should be received at least 7 days in advance to be considered for publication.

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Q: How do I submit a news release?
A: You may submit a news release online, or fax your news release to our news editor at (508) 627-7444. Be sure to include a contact person for verification purposes.

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Q. How do I submit a Letter to the Editor?
A: The quickest way is to use our online submission form. You may also mail or fax your letter to the editor, but letters must include your full name (no initials), home address and daytime and evening telephone numbers for verification. If you have questions regarding your letter, please call (508) 627-4311.
Fax: (508) 627-7444
Mail: Letters - Editor
Vineyard Gazette
P.O. Box 66
Edgartown, MA 02539

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