The holidays are about celebrating, and at the heart of the festivities typically is food: family traditions, or those we create as adults. Personally, our Christmas dinner was a replica of Thanksgiving, and for me, the best part was the stuffing, although those little creamed pearl onions were mighty good. Of course, the best was […]
To the Editor: The Gay Head 10K Committee would like to thank everyone who helped to make the ninth annual Gay Head 10K, a Race for the Light, another success. The race would not have been possible without our generous and supportive sponsors: […]
After almost 102 years on this earth, Margaret M. Nugent (née Coefield) left us on Feb. 17, 2022. She was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on March 9, 1920, to Edward J. Coefield and Francis J. Coefield. The family later moved to Maryland and New Hampshire, where Margaret attended the Pinkerton Academy in Derry. She […]
A powerful nor’easter clobbered Martha’s Vineyard Tuesday night into Wednesday with destructive winds, pounding surf, and drenching rain. Trees were downed all across the Island, causing thousands of customers to lose their electricity. Schools were canceled for the day, town offices were closed, and some businesses also shuttered. Martha’s Vineyard Community Services initially announced a […]
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 9:48pm
It’s going to be a good summer for eating. No, great summer. Well, okay, when is it not a great summer for eating? But this one – 2021 – is going to be different. We all know why, of course. But considering that many of us are just coming out of our shells after getting our vaccines, you have to admire the chefs and restauranteurs who had to make decisions months ago about whether to go for it in 2021. But go for it they did, and we’ve got a full plate of new food businesses to show for their bravery.