Every year, bakers, makers, and artists dream of a silky slip of blue ribbon on their work at the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair. One former judge took us into the secret world of making those dreams come true.
By Vivian Ewing
After six decades at sea, the Shenandoah is retiring from sailing. The Island says goodbye to a ship built on a dream, and looks forward to the future.
By Vivian Ewing
In life, we all have tough decisions to make. For decades, Richard Roy made them on the field, in an umpire uniform.
By Vivian Ewing
For more than thirty years, North Tabor Farm in Chilmark has been a labor of love and a family affair.
By Sydney Bender
Farmer Christian Walkis knows what ewes need during lambing season. Mostly, it’s just a calm, quiet presence.
By Vivian Ewing
The members of the Martha’s Vineyard Rowing Club commit to each other – and to getting on the water – through all seasons.
By Vivian Ewing
For timber framer Jim Cranston, the things that make a house a home are simple and ancient.
By Vivian Ewing
For Island fisherman and guide Cooper Fersen, the pursuit of a fish begins with feathers, scissors, flash, and a vise.
By Vivian Ewing
A new cookbook from the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust offers hope for the future of the industry.
By Connie Berry
Each October, a timeless ritual unfolds off Lambert’s Cove Road.
By Connie Berry
Over the past eight decades, the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby has become more than an annual fishing competition. It’s a way of life.
By Nelson Sigelman
