John Piekos News Today

Super Bowl Weekend. Love or hate it, it’s a national event. To be truthful, I don’t watch football. Until I started writing this column, I didn’t know who the Chiefs were playing on Sunday. (Thank you, Google.). The only reason I know the Chiefs are in the Super Bowl is the abundance of Taylor Swift […]

Have you ever been to Chappy? Have you driven on the beach, parked by the water, and shared a day with family and friends, grilling, playing games, laughing, and soaking up the sun? Have you driven out in August, turned left over the Dyke Bridge, and driven down to a quiet area, set up a […]

Dear Santa, Do you fish? Maybe some ice fishing at the North Pole, with Rudolph pulling your sleigh full of fish? I hope so, because my Christmas list has a lot of fishing tackle on it. I have been a very good girl this year. I would like a new Century … Well, to be […]

There is something magical about this time of year. The holidays, gathering with family and friends, extra focus on gratitude and blessings, making or buying gifts, baking and eating delicious food, and of course, harvesting from the sea. No season is perfect without a harvest from the sea. While bluefish, albies, bonito, and most of […]

The Marthas Vineyard Times ‘Through a Lens’: Virtual gallery at the West Tisbury library "Chilmark Pottery." — Max Skjoldebrand "Links and Foam." — J.J. Oldershaw "Painting Can." — Joanne Rau "Family Portrait," cows at Keith Farm. — Larry Glick "Lilies of the Valley." — Brenda Watson "Bluefish in the Waves," fish swim in the waves aggressively feeding on bait, South Beach. — John Piekos "Untitled." — Pierce Kirby "Waiting for Summer." â�...