William Denis Bassett (“Boo”) died on Oct. 23, 2023, at Bourne Manor Extended Care in Bourne. Born on Dec. 21, 1946, he was 76 years old. His parents were Gordon and Rosalie Bassett of Edgartown, and he was the fourth of seven children who grew up on Morse Street and Peases Point Way, close to […]
Circuit Arts, like its founder and everyone who works for this stellar organization, bursts with creativity and a profound dedication to building community through accessible, meaningful, and diverse art experiences, year-round and Island-wide. Its multiple facets include the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, Cinema Circus, the Vineyard Drive-In at the YMCA, Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Theater Camp, […]
“I am the source of my joy and infinite possibilities.” –Martha’s Vineyard Polar Bears mantra The “Today Show” did a piece about our own Martha’s Vineyard Polar Bears on August 24, with video footage and interviews with Polar Bear leaders Caroline Hunter and Brenda Davenport. It was a beautiful representation of the 76-year legacy of […]
Rick Karney, a pioneer in the field of shellfish aquaculture, will be speaking at the Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) on Tuesday, August 23, at 7 p.m. His Tuesday Talk is entitled, “We spawn millions - shellfish culture on Martha’s Vineyard.
The past couple of nights have cooled off nicely. I love taking Abby out late when all the neighboring houses have turned off their off lights, and the moon and stars are bright in a clear sky. I still say, “Star light, star bright, first wish I wish tonight, I wish I may, I wish […]