Walter E. LaBell of Oak Bluffs and Hyannis died on Feb. 21, 2024, at Falmouth Hospital, with his son Jeffrey by his side. He was 73. Walter, known to all as Wally, was born on May 25, 1950, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He was the son of Carolyn (Ripley) Brown and the stepson of […]
Allyson Malik, Oak Bluffs library director, and a new member of the Rotary Club of Martha’s Vineyard, hopes to inspire other young professionals to consider joining the Rotary Club family, according to a press release from the club. Every Wednesday at noon, members from all walks of life meet at the Portuguese-American Club in Oak […]
Coming up on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 13 and 14, from 3 to 8 pm, the Portuguese-American Club in Oak Bluffs hosts a Holiday Bazaar filled with crafts, food, and fun. To add to the lineup, musicians Rose Guerin and John Stanwood will be playing their usual show beginning at 5 pm, and Mo’s Lunch […]
Ghosts, goblins, pumpkins, and treats. The spirit of Halloween has washed ashore once more, and the Island community sure knows how to celebrate its arrival. Saturday, Oct. 28 Do you tend to wait until the last minute, grab a trash bag, cut some holes in it, and call it a costume? Kudos for trying, but […]
Resuming a century-old tradition forced to take a break during the COVID pandemic, the Feast of the Holy Ghost parade was held this weekend in Oak Bluffs. The parade and feast celebrates the island’s Portuguese heritage. The event, organized by the Holy Ghost Association of Martha’s Vineyard, honors the charity of St. Isabel, wife of […]