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Obamas Arrive on Martha's Vineyard for Summer Vacation
President Obama and family arrived on Martha's Vineyard for the last summer vacation of his presidency.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MA — President Obama and family returned to Martha's Vineyard this weekend for the last summer vacation of his presidency. The Obamas will vacation on the island until Aug. 21. There are no public events scheduled.
Fifteen-year-old Sasha Obama arrived on the island a few days ago to work a summer job at Nancy's Restaurant & Snack Bar, a Martha's Vineyard seafood restaurant in Oak Bluffs.
The Obamas have vacationed on Martha's Vineyard every year of his presidency except 2012 when he ran for reelection.
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Obama likes to play rounds of golf on the island; the family often goes for bike rides and eats at local restaurants.
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Photo: President Obama and family arrive in Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard Sat., Aug. 6, 2016 for summer vacation. (Credit: WHDH-7News)
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