Have you ever stopped at North Tabor Farm, off North Road, to get eggs or their amazing greens when up-island? I know I have many times. When I heard about their new farm stand, I had to make a special trip to check it out. The changes are quite impressive, and the farm stand has a well curated selection of items, making it a great...

Martha’s Vineyard has a rich and diverse history with people of color. During Black History month, we are taking a look at different interesting parts of the story from today back thru island history. This week our Black History MV series looks at a new digital tour App with a Martha’s Vineyard focus and a Vineyard author...

Alessandra Hagerty had what many would consider their dream job — she worked at The Knot, remotely from her home on Martha’s Vineyard. However, when the pandemic hit, the wedding industry changed, and Alessandra decided to do something she had dreamed about for years. We love the entrepreneurial spirit of Islanders, and that’s why ...

In a time when our favorite Island flea markets and artisan shows have been put on hold, Martha’s Vineyard Made, a collaborative of local artists, has opened its much-needed space in Vineyard Haven. This is a story about supporting local artists and makes for a perfectly designed addition to our We Love MV series — W...

Since early Fall, I have been keeping a list of things that really catch my eye in stores. I would think to myself — how wonderful is this, but of course, it was always something I didn’t need. So, these items have made it to my personal “wish list.” This is a small representation of the things I love in local stores. There are man...

When the pandemic hit last Winter, there was a shortage of face masks, and not having them available was even more of a concern on the Vineyard. So, what’s a spirited, motivated girl to do? YouTube a tutorial on how to make one, and that’s what EMS worker Belle Dinning did. Her story makes for a fur-tastic addition to our We L...

Ah Columbus Day Weekend on Martha’s Vineyard. It feels as though this is when the door to summer really closes. Each weekend leading up, islanders and visitors alike head to the beach on warm sunny days, and soak up as much of the island sun as possible. After this weekend, there is a shift, a quieting, a slowing down. But for now,...

There has been some grumbling about the changes at Back Door Donuts – the change in the logo and marketing, the renovated inside, etc. But not to worry, the things many of us love about Back Door Donuts have remained the same but with some great additions. Donuts ready for the bakery – photo courtesy of Back Door Donuts W...

Sisters Sarah and Ali Flanders grew up on Martha’s Vineyard. They spent many years around our island’s famous chocolatiers, Chilmark Chocolates. Living close by, it made sense that they would both work there at one time or another, even up to the day it closed. They developed a deep appreciation for this iconic chocolate shop that ...

On an island full of “living history” experiences, without a doubt, one of the more interesting, and certainly one of the most colorful, is the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, or The Campground as it’s known. It combines religious, architectural, cultural and social history — even camping, as the name implies — in a liv...