“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” Author Robert Swan A statement like that can feel intense, accusatory, and anxiety inducing. We all do so much already, how can we fit anymore in. Is it possible to not fear, resent, or feel attacked by words that hold […]
The Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust held its yearly Meet the Fleet festival Thursday afternoon in Chilmark, raising funds for and celebrating local commercial fishermen. Fishermen lined up their boats along Dutcher’s Dock in Menemsha, for the hundreds in attendance to tour and ask questions. The event also featured fresh seafood, games, live music from […]
From the Coast Guard, to harbormasters and fisherman, to kids playing with crabs, to couples listening to the Dock Dance Band, there was something for everyone at the Menemsha docks Thursday evening. After two years off due to the pandemic, a fishy aroma lured in a large crowd to this year’s Meet the Fleet […]
The Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowship program announced the 2022 Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellows. Since its first awards in 2006, the Vision Fellowship has supported local individuals committed to the Island’s communities and natural environment, and who recognize the importance of contributing to the health and well-being of both. The 2022 fellows join a community of […]