Donnie Benefit and Greg Bettencourt lead dredging efforts in Edgartown Great Pond.
Donnie Benefit and Greg Bettencourt lead dredging efforts in Edgartown Great Pond.
Across the Vineyard, this holiday season unfolded in myriad small events that twinkled like so many lights on Island streets.
Friday dawned slate gray, as if nature had drained all color from the landscape. As light broke over the Vineyard the first flakes began to fall.
Christmastime on the Vineyard provides one of the bright moments in any Island year and that is what draws so many of our seasonal friends to return for holiday visits.
Winter arrives at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, marking that turning point in the calendar of winter solstice and the shortest day of the year.
The Vineyard has demonstrated enthusiasm for micro-local shopping and anything locally grown.
Edgartown went to the dogs on Christmas in Edgartown weekend with the annual dog parade organized by Al Fresco Tails.
At the old town hall in Aquinnah, a holiday artisans’ fair featured 18 artists selling goods that reflected the town’s history and its Wampanoag heritage and culture.
For the 40th straight year, Edgartown transformed itself into a holiday wonderland for Christmas.
Suddenly it's mid-December and holiday preparations consume our days.
Main street Edgartown was filled with smiling faces Saturday morning when the Christmas parade went on as planned despite some light rain.
Main street Vineyard Haven was alive with shoppers, lights and snowmakers Thursday night, at the town’s first Winter Wonderland of the season.
On Saturday evening, Island Community Chorus musical director Peter Boak took the stage at the Old Whaling Church and welcomed the audience with two words: “We’re back.”
Even as the days grow shorter and darker and the first day of winter approaches, the Vineyard turns brighter.
A huge festive crowd packed Healey Square for the lighting of the Oak Bluffs Christmas tree on Wednesday night. The celebration kicked off with caroling and a performance by the Vineyard Haven Band, and ended with hot chocolate and a visit from Santa.
Repairs are under way this fall at the East Chop Lighthouse, the historic cast-iron tower that sits on Telegraph Hill, its lantern flashing green-green-green to guide mariners on their way around the chop.
Living With the Land was the theme of the annual Felix Neck Fall Festival this year.