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Capt. Philip DeCamp Fleischman of Vineyard Haven died peacefully in his home on Oct. 3, 2023. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on June 18, 1931, to Frank and Lenore Fleischman. A resident of Martha’s Vineyard for 50-plus years, Philip will be remembered by many as an avid sailor, boat captain, and boatbuilder. He […]
Heard on Main Street: Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry, it’s OK to let your children see you cry. Last week I kept stumbling over stuff, then it hit me. It was Friday the 13th. I should have gone back to bed. The rest of the week had not […]
Aquinnah Community Baptist Church of Gay Head Visit communitybaptistgayhead.org or call 508-693-1539. Christmas Day Worship, hymn singing, scripture lessons, and prayer, 9 am. Edgartown Beacon of Hope Visit beaconofhopemv.org or call 774-310-3343. Christmas Eve Worship with the First Baptist Church of Vineyard Haven, 6 pm. Christmas Day Worship in-person and live on Facebook, […]
After a two-year stage hiatus due to COVID, Island Theatre Workshop is turning pumpkins into carriages and mice into noble steeds with the 1957 version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” It’s been an extensive and laborious process for ITW director Kevin Ryan, his board, and everyone who has been involved with putting on this major […]
In the mid-’90s, several singers got together and approached Peter Boak about forming an Islandwide singing group dedicated to choral works, and to present several concerts a year. Recent singing opportunities had included only annual Handel’s “Messiah” performances, which left them wanting to do other works. We began modestly, presenting concerts in the Stone Church, […]