Buy, Sell, Trade on Martha's Vineyard Patch

From free furniture to discounted event tickets and much more, you can find giveaways and bargains posted by your Island neighbors. Post your own buy-sell-trade and freebies with just a few clicks and they'll go on our home page right away.

Starbucks Locations and What They Reveal

How many Starbucks are in a town can say a lot about the place — just not on Martha's Vineyard.

Vineyard Gets 7 'Best of Boston' Nods

Boston magazine honors some of our favorite Martha's Vineyard restaurants and hotels — and a lighthouse. Have you visited all seven of these Island attractions? Tell us in the comments.

Hiring Now: Jobs on Martha's Vineyard

Looking for work on the Vineyard? Here are some local businesses hiring right now, and you can find more postings on our Jobs page.

7 Oak Bluffs Restaurant Inspection Reports Released on Web

What's going on in the kitchens of Oak Bluffs restaurants? The town's food inspector has been looking behind the scenes and you can read his reports here.

Yoga Studio Coming To Edgartown Triangle

Job Postings on Martha's Vineyard in July

Are you looking for work on Martha's Vineyard? Here are some current postings added as recently as July 21.

Where On MV Can You Get This Ice Cream Flavor?

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Where's the Cheapest Gas on the Vineyard and Cape?

On or off Island, you can use this gas price widget any time, anywhere.

Planning a Yard Sale? Post for Free on MV Patch

Add your upcoming sale to our map and we'll send shoppers your way.

Buy, Sell, Trade on Martha's Vineyard Patch

From free furniture to discounted event tickets and much more, you can find giveaways and bargains posted by your Island neighbors. Post your own buy-sell-trade and freebies with just a few clicks and they'll go on our home page right away.

Jimmy Seas Returns to Oak Bluffs Dining Scene

After a long recovery from a crippling off-season break-in, Jimmy Seas Pan Pasta will reopen next week, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.

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Sengekontacket Closed to Shellfishing

Recent heavy rainfall mandated the closure of the saltwater pond shared by Oak Bluffs and Edgartown.

MVTV Celebrates New Studios

Video and article posted using the new Patch app. Have you tried it yet?

Food Trucks in Oak Bluffs: Should They Be Banned Downtown?

Food trucks in downtown Oak Bluffs are on hold indefinitely and could be banned, according to the Vineyard Gazette. Is this a good move for the town? Tell us in the comments.

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

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Hiring on the Vineyard: Conroy Apothecary, Year-Round Possible

The folks at Conroy Apothecary in Oak Bluffs and West Tisbury are in a hiring mode.

Hiring on the Vineyard: Black Dog Tavern

The Island's most recognizable eatery is looking for line cooks: Apply at the Black Dog Tavern on Beach Street Extension in Vineyard Haven.

Hiring in Edgartown: Year-Round Thrift Shop

The Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club Second Hand Store on Summer Street is looking for part-time help year-round. Apply at the counter inside the shop and find more employment opportunities on our Jobs page.

Top 10 (Off-Island) Companies Hiring This Week

Here are 10 companies with the most job openings in the U.S. this week. Provided by AOLJobs.com. Check our "Jobs on Martha's Vineyard" link in the News menu for listings closer to home.

Vegan on the Vineyard: Where to Eat?

Hungry for food that doesn't come from animals of the land, sea or air? Check out these vegan dining tips from Martha's Vineyard Patch readers, and add your own in the comments section.

Starving Vegetarians on Martha's Vineyard

Most of the time, when vegetarians go out to eat on the Island, we get shafted.

Tricks To Getting A Great Referral

A good referral can get your resume to the top of the pile. Provided by AOL Jobs.

Things You Should Leave Off Your Resume

Not sure what to include on your resume? Check out these tips to learn what employers are looking for. Provided by AOLJobs.com.

New Wine Shop Opens in Edgartown

Vintage MV Wine & Spirits has opened its doors in Nevin Square, soon to be joined by an adjacent coffee bar. Both businesses are owned by Sara Webber and Atria sommelier John Clift.

Tattoo Parlor Becomes Pastry Shop in Oak Bluffs

The owners of Slice of Life Café are branching out across the street to open Pear Tree Pastries and Provisions in the storefront formerly occupied by Martha's Vineyard Tattoo.

Coffee Roasting on Martha's Vineyard, More Nearby Restaurant News

A look back at restaurant news and comings and goings in the last month across the South Shore, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.

Wealthy Men with Water Views Oppose Cape Wind in Ads, Writer Says

Who's behind the ad campaign saying the Cape Wind project is bad for business? Very rich men with waterfront property on the Cape and Islands, according to Cape Cod Today.

Roasting Coffee on Martha's Vineyard

For more than 20 years, this coffee-roasting machine has been on the job in Vineyard Haven. Here's how dried beans are transformed into aromatic coffee at Tisbury Farm Market.

Cape Air Named to "Best Small Airlines" List

The Smarter Travel website picks Cape Air for its short list of "Best Small Airlines in North America."

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New Café Opens Thursday in Edgartown

Gourmet, organic coffee service starts at 6 a.m. at the new Toccopuro on South Water Street in downtown Edgartown. Up the street, Espresso Love was scheduled to reopen Wednesday.

35 Martha's Vineyard Places Spotlighted in "Travel + Leisure"

The June issue of "Travel + Leisure" magazine includes a "definitive guide to Martha's Vineyard." What do you think of the editors' 35 choices?

Where Did We Get This Lobster Roll?

How well do you know your Vineyard lobster rolls? Take a look at this photo and tell us if you recognize where it came from. Then tell us where your own very favorite lobster roll can be found.

$600 Million Powerball Jackpot: Where to Buy Lottery Tickets on Martha's Vineyard

What would you do with $600 million? Here is where you can buy Powerball lottery tickets on the Vineyard before Wednesday's drawing.

Vineyard Gazette Drops Tuesday Edition, Adds Online Paywall

The newspaper of record on Martha's Vineyard will no longer print a second weekly edition during the summer months, ending a practice that began in 1929, according to an announcement on the Vineyard Gazette website. The paper's online paywall

Would Your Kitchen Pass a Restaurant Health Inspection?

Restaurant kitchens on Martha's Vineyard are inspected for health and safety. What if our home kitchens had to pass the same test? Here's what the health inspector would be checking.