Island artist Douglas John Kent, known for his vast body of work ranging from elusive abstracts to landscapes and mystical animals, died peacefully on Sept. 17, 2023, after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. Doug was born in Worcester on Nov. 2, 1944, to Elizabeth and Thomas Kent, the youngest of four siblings. His […]
Smaller boats will be allowed to anchor in Lake Tashmoo, to help local shellfishers. The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved scaling back an anchoring moratorium during a meeting on Wednesday, August 23. In March, the board passed an indefinite and controversial anchoring moratorium in Lake Tashmoo to address environmental issues, such as the protection of […]
Deborah Lewis was born about 1730 in Yarmouth, the daughter of John and Thankful Lewis. She came to the Island of Martha’s Vineyard with her parents when she was about 3 years old. In the 1730s, the settler population of the Island was less than 1,200 people, and had only recently surpassed the Vineyard’s Wampanoag […]
One celebrated family is trying to spread the word that a diagnosis of dyslexia doesn’t spell doom; on the contrary, it can lead to more creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Everything about Lambert’s Cove Inn and Resort is lovely, from the tree-lined road leading up to the inn to the serene dining room. It has it all lodging, fine dining, a swimming pool, and complimentary bicycles. It’s also an elegant venue for events and weddings. Owners Jon and Stephanie Saunders bought the property in […]