



Martha’s Vineyard Fisherwoman Breaks Massachusetts Record for False Albacore
In this week’s 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, a Martha’s Vineyard fisherwoman breaks the Massachusetts state record for false albacore after landing a nearly 20-pound fish from her boat. And we meet the new Superintendent of Island schools.

New Meat Processing Facilities Should Help Boost Deer Harvest
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, four new mobile facilities to support deer meat processing will be set up on the Vineyard in an effort to boost hunting to curb the deer population and thus attack the tick problem.

Vineyard Roads See Steady Rise in Summer Traffic
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, you are not imagining it, two of the busiest stretches of roads have seen an increasing number of vehicles in the last five years. And the 81st annual Fishing Derby kicks off this weekend.

A Possible Shark Bite Closes Beaches
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, swimmers were called out of the water at South Beach in Edgartown this week after a woman suffered injuries that may have been consistent with a shark bite. And school starts with many new leaders in place.

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Begins Study of Tick-Borne Allergies
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is launching a first-of-its-kind study, following hundreds of residents after they’ve been bitten by lone star ticks to better understand the tick-borne allergies to red meat and other mammalian products…

New Mental Health Support for Martha’s Vineyard First Responders
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, a new counseling program is offering vital mental health support to first responders — and a local Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) member takes the field at Fenway to sing an honor song.

Tribe Member to Perform Song at Fenway
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, Tobias Vanderhoop, a leader and member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), is scheduled to sing at the opening ceremony of an upcoming Red Sox game.

A Shipwreck Survivor from the Andrea Doria Tells His Tale
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, we hear from a survivor of a 70-year-old shipwreck off the Vineyard coast. And get ready for the Agricultural Fair, one week early this year!

The Land Bank Takes Stock After 40 Years
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, the Land Bank has conserved 4,200 acres of land in the past 40 years, raising questions about the balance of preservation and development.

The New Steamship Leader Gets High Marks
In this week's 10-minute wrap-up from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, the new general manager of the Steamship Authority received good grades and a raise after his first six months on the job. And it’s the Flying Horses’ 150th birthday!