On New Year’s Day, the Beach BeFrienders cleared more than 640 pounds of trash from Lobsterville Beach in Aquinnah. Dubbed the “First Day Lobsterville Sweep,” Beach BeFrienders organizer Laurisa Rich said the beach cleanup attracted over 100 Islanders to the up-Island beach. “It was so well attended they also flaked out to Red Beach, Ox […]
The last day of 2023 began with a fun text conversation. Friend: “What are you doing today?” Me: “Going out looking for holdovers.” Friend: “I think it’s still at the Film Center.” Me: “What’s at the Film Center?” Friend: “The movie.” Me: “What movie? I’m going fishing?” Laugh. Go ahead. But such is life […]
Last week’s powerful storm that struck the Island, eroding a number of south-facing beaches, also washed up a lot of trash and debris. And Island environmentalists, during a cleanup on a breezy winter solstice Dec. 21, gathered at Squibnocket Beach and removed more than 300 pounds of lighters, fishing equipment, plastic bottles, and other debris. […]
Stephen Nash Hurley, 80, of Boston, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 5, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston to Miriam (Greene) and Donald J. Hurley, he was a graduate of the Cambridge School of Weston, Amherst College, and Harvard University Graduate School of Business (with honors). He also served in […]