Town meeting is a beautiful thing — so let’s keep quorums strong

Town meeting is a wonderful if sometimes grueling form of democracy. The wonder of it is the way it represents one of the truest forms of democracy. Where else can you stand up to a microphone, speak directly to your elected and appointed representatives, …

Massachusetts financial expert discusses ramifications, country's future after Trump tariff announcement

Massachusetts financial expert discusses ramifications, country's future after Trump tariff announcement Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 8:54 AM EDT Apr 4, 2025 HERE, A BIG DROP ON WALL STREET. THE DOW, NASDAQ, S&P, ALL DOWN BIG I …

“The New York Trilogy” adapted by Paul Karasik

The graphic novel adaptation of Paul Auster's "The New York Trilogy." —Courtesy Paul Karasik Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Paul Karasik. —Courtesy Paul Karasik West Tisbury resident and award-winning cartoonist Paul Karasik comes to the …

Circuit Arts: Vineyard Dance Film Festival

Anyone who has ever moved to the rhythm of the beat — or simply enjoyed watching others do so — knows that dance can affect us on a visceral level, evoking something deep within. Circuit Arts is gifting us with three shows during its second Martha’s …

Top 10 Massachusetts high school baseball players in Class of 2025

BOSTON (BVM) —  The Massachusetts high school senior class has a wealth of talent. In fact, it’s one of the deepest classes that we’ve seen in years. It’s packed with pitching prospects and full of first-rate infield recruits. To give a better idea, …

Growing and using lavender

Sarah Richards will host a hands-on “Introduction to Lavender” workshop. Raised on the Vineyard and the former owner of a thriving lavender farm on Whidbey Island, Washington, Richards brings over two decades of expertise, including the distilling of …

‘Springtime’ art exhibit

Court Report: April 13 – 25, 2025

April 13 Stephen P. Bennett, 58, Onset; false statement under penalty of perjury, intimidation of a witness/juror/police/court official, arraigned and released on personal recognizance, continued to pretrial hearing. April 17 Julia C. Gardner, …

Rümeysa Öztürk, Student Visa Holder Detained For Writing An Op-Ed, Released On Bail

Rümeysa Öztürk, a student visa holder at Tufts University from Turkey, was released on bail and freed from over six weeks of detention in a Louisiana immigration detention center after Secretary of State Marco Rubio stripped her of her visa and ordered her …

Worcester, Mass., Rated Top City For Small Business By Loan Agency Report

Worcester is the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. A center of commerce, industry, and ... More education, Worcester is It is the second largest city in New England after Boston.getty Worcester, Massachusetts, is No. 1 among Best Small …