Summer Reads
A day at the beach just isn’t complete without a great book.
Chappy Joe
When neighborly kindness is extended to tourists, it can be surprising – welcome, but surprising.
The Soul Connection in Aquinnah
Guitarist Arlen Roth collects his favorite instrument – as well as vintage cars, toys, and memorabilia.
Photo of Island Theatre a Winner
A photo of Island Theatre wins second place in a National Geographic Traveler contest.
How it Works: Building a Sandcastle
There are sandcastles and then there are trophy sandcastles.
The Truth About Kids and Ponies
Topper could be ornery (you might even say abusive), but a girl who looked beyond his shortcomings found he brought her freedom to roam around Chappaquiddick, taught her about difficult relationships, and contributed to the inner strength that has stuck with her throughout adulthood.
Stephen L. Carter’s Latest Thriller
Excerpts from Palace Council, by the author of The Emperor of Ocean Park and New England White, follow a young man through the fifties, as he establishes his name as a writer and works for John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign. There’s also a murder and his sister’s disappearance to drive the plot of this novel…
A Woman in Whaleman’s Clothing
One hundred and forty-five years ago, the toughest crewman aboard the Holmes Hole whaling ship America attacked the mate with a knife. But this confrontation led to an even more shocking incident, as the crewman revealed that he was a she.
Two Town Harbors…An Ocean Apart
How different these harbors are – one on the Vineyard, one in Norway – may depend on where you are from.
A Conversation with Skip Gates
The Oak Bluffs summer resident talks about his routines on-Island, racial and class issues on the Vineyard, who will be the next president, and his sexy red tricycle.
Schoolplay
Sure, students taking to Vineyard stages have a lot of fun and it’s a great experience. They’ve also had remarkable success on- and off-Island – and they are remarkably watchable.
Going Au Naturel
Is there a future for nude beaches on the Island?
