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The Incomparable Jessica Harris

With (another) new book out and a recent James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, not even seventy-five days in quarantine can slow her down.

Best of the Vineyard 2020

Each year Martha's Vineyard Magazine asks its readers to vote for the best and brightest in local food, shopping, entertainment, outdoor adventures, and more.

Friendship in the Time of Covid

Four friends, some of them year-rounders, some of them seasonal, were among the first on the Vineyard to be infected by the new coronavirus.

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Essays & Humor

From the Editor

Normally, summer seems the most fleeting of seasons on Martha’s Vineyard. August, in particular, is often almost gone before it begins.

By Paul Schneider
"My paintings certainly won’t change the world, but if they could have this kind of effect on a soul, I’d consider myself a success."

People

Stepping Up

The new coronavirus made it seem like the world had stopped. But both on Island and off, those who care about the Vineyard community did not stand idly by.

By Mary Breslauer

People

Shop Talk: The Fish House

Mighty, mighty, letting it all pan out.

By Alexandra Bullen Coutts

Arts + Commerce

A Lifelong Love

At the age of eighty-four, Ruth Kirchmeier isn’t slowing down when it comes to making her iconic woodcuts.

By Phyllis Méras

Been There?

Flow With It

Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation wants to create a more ecologically sound connection on Mill Brook.

By Nelson Sigelman

Best of the Vineyard 2020

More than 8,800 voters cast nearly 72,000 votes in 97 categories. The results are in, so without further ado, we give you...everything you need to know about Martha's Vineyard according to you.