Natalie (Gazoorian) Barmakian of Belmont and Oak Bluffs passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, a few weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Natalia Regina Gazoorian was born on Nov. 12, 1928, in Worcester to Maritza and Sarkis Gazoorian, who had fled the Armenian genocide from his home in Malatia, Turkey. She grew up in Worcester […]
Phil Da Rosa and friends are organizing another family-friendly M.V. Sound Fest on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Cove in Vineyard Haven. Music kicks off at 2 pm and goes until 10 pm. The headliner is popular reggae artist Anthony B, and local artists performing include Workman Song, Rose Guerin, Dock Dance Band, DeeJay Supa […]
The Oak Bluffs Fireworks, initially set for Friday, August 18 has been rescheduled due to a forecast of rain and thunder. The fireworks will take place Saturday, August 19 at 9 pm at Ocean Park. Band music begins at 8 pm. Parking is available in Waban Park and Washington Park.
“This too shall pass.” –Rita Metayer My mom did not originate this saying, but she quoted it a lot, and it stayed with me. I discovered that it came from a Persian fable about the temporary nature of the human experience. It was translated by an English poet in the 19th century, and became known […]