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Martha's Vineyard Meals On Wheels Needs Volunteers

Elder Services says the need for the program is up almost 20 percent since the start of the coronavirus health crisis.

'Look At The Size Of It!' Father, Son On Boat Have Close Encounter With Shark Near Truro

Scott Popkowski and his 11-year-old son Owen were boating about 300 yards off Truro’s Head Of The Meadow Beach on Monday.

Plover Hatching Closes Beach Areas To Over-Sand Vehicles

The area north of Dike Bridge will be closed until chicks move along, per state regulations.

Cell Phone Service Outages In Edgartown

Edgartown officials said the town was working on the outage Wednesday morning but that there was no timetable for restoration.

Edgartown Enacts Public Face Mask Order For Downtown

Masks are required for many areas where summer crowds make social distancing difficult to maintain.

Lighthouse Tours To Resume On Martha's Vineyard

Pre-registration is required for guided tours that resume on July 15.

Edgartown Traffic Officers Making Rounds With Masks

Those in need of a face mask on the island can seek out a traffic officer, who should have extras courtesy of Edgartown Meat & Fish.

Plover Chicks Hatching On Chappaquiddick

Leland Beach and the Elbow at Cape Poge have been closed while the hatching takes place.

Racial Justice March Planned For Island On Friday

A racial justice march is planned for Juneteenth - Friday afternoon - through parts of Tisbury and Oak Bluffs.

Edgartown Police: Move Trailers From Boat Ramp Or Be Towed

The Edgartown Police are currently working with the Massachusetts Environment police to keep the boat ramp a great place for all to use and

Tisbury Recommends School Budget Reduction, Open Position Freeze

Finance Director Jonathan Snyder said cuts are recommended due to the coronavirus health crisis shortfalls.

Tisbury To Begin Hydrant Flushing On May 4

Residents may notice lower water pressure during the flushing, which is expected to last for five days.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month On Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard Community Services is shining a spotlight on the frequency, and emotional and physical toll, of teen dating violence.

Assistant Animal Control Officer Opening In Oak Bluffs

Oak Bluffs is looking for candidates for position that covered weekends on a rotating schedule in the town.

Comedy Fundraiser, More: Martha's Vineyard Patch Calendar

See what's happening in Martha's Vineyard - check out the Patch Calendar.

Edgartown Fire, EMT Taking Bfit First Responder Challenge

Edgartown firefighters and EMT personnel have started a GoFundMe page to help raise money for The 100 Club of Massachusetts.

Tisbury Police Offer To Help With Hands-Free Transition

Tisbury police are offering to help residents set up hands-free devices in their vehicles based on a Facebook suggestion.

Ferry Returns To Martha’s Vineyard After Steering Problem

There were 78 passengers, seven crew members and 29 vehicles on board.

Shotgun Deer Season Underway On Martha's Vineyard

Deer season runs through Dec. 14 with hikers on trails and wooded areas urged to use caution and consider wearing hunter's orange.

Trick-Or-Treating Postponed In Oak Bluffs, Tisbury

Due to impeding bad weather, trick-or-treating has been postponed in Oak Bluffs and Tisbury.

Martha's Vineyard 2019 Sex Offender Safety Map

Find out if sexual offenders or predators live in your neighborhood before trick-or-treating with the kids.

Another Day, Another Cape Cod Shark Sighting

The latest Cape Cod shark sighting closed Cisco Beach on Nantucket Saturday morning.

Shark Sighting Closes Martha's Vineyard Beach

A popular beach on Martha's Vineyard closed Tuesday afternoon after a shark was seen close to shore.

Former Bombing Site Off Martha's Vineyard Now A Bunny Sanctuary

Wildlife officials hope the rare New England cottontail will thrive on Nomans Land Island.

Confederate Plaques On Martha's Vineyard Come Under Fire

The NAACP is calling for the removal of the plaques, which sit at the base of a Union soldier statue.

Portuguese Man O' War Found On Martha's Vineyard

Officials say there have been reports of the sea creatures washing up on shore.

Martha's Vineyard Events This Weekend

See what's happening in Martha's Vineyard - check out the Patch Calendar

The Black Dog's 'Hero For Nero' Shirts Honor Shot K-9

Martha's Vineyard clothing retailer The Black Dog donated T-shirt sales to honor a shot Yarmouth police dog and fallen Officer Sean Gannon.

Cape & Islands Cumberland Farms Donating To Sean Gannon Fund

Cumberland Farms stores on Cape Cod and the Islands will donate drink sale proceeds to a fund for slain Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon.

3 Reasons To Be A Martha's Vineyard Patch Mayor

The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to let their neighbors know about events and issues in your neighborhood.

Martha's Vineyard Police Honor Fallen Officer

Martha's Vineyard police officers were among thousands who mourned slain Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon.

Cape Cod Storm Shelters Open; Pets Welcome

Cape Cod storm update: shelters at Falmouth High School, Barnstable Intermediary School and Cape Cod Regional Technical High School.

Coast Guard Saves 4 From Sinking Boat Off Martha's Vineyard

A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued four people as their fishing boat sank off Martha's Vineyard.

Martha's Vineyard Gambling Hall Won't Be Blocked By Supreme Court

A Native American tribe will be able to go ahead with its plans for a gambling hall on Martha's Vineyard.

1 Million Gallons Of Sewage Leaks Into Nantucket Harbor

A break in a 20-inch main has closed restaurants and a street near the island's downtown.

Cape Cod Police Save Despondent Man At Bridge

"This can be an emotional time of year," Yarmouth police said. Cape Cod Samaritans run a help line at 1-800-893-9900.

Cape Cod Man Missing; Police Ask Help

Sandwich police said Raymond Zabel was last seen Wednesday. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 508-888-1212.

Rare Whale Carcass Found On Mass. Island

There are less than 500 of these animals in existence.

Hurricane Irma: Cape Cod Police Collecting Relief Supplies

Cape Cod police departments are collecting relief supplies for those affected by Hurricane Irma in Florida through October 6.