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Two Island nonprofits caught in a lengthy dispute over the restoration of the headwaters of a river snaking through West Tisbury and Chilmark say they are close to a resolution. Officials with both the Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and Island Grown Initiative, who have been at odds over the replacement of a culvert at the head […]
The other day, I ran into Pat Toomey in Stop & Shop, and he very nicely said, “I’m determined to go fishing at sunset, do you want to go?”Everything in me wanted to say “YES!” except the part that knew I had to open the shelter, which replied, “I can’t.” “Another day,” said Pat, avid […]
A few weeks ago, I had the rare opportunity of following a bouncing ball. Have you ever wondered how a trail makes its way onto a map, into a guidebook, or onto an app on your phone, along with little nuggets of information like the location of a resting bench? Chris Seidel, cartographer for the […]
The last day of 2023 began with a fun text conversation. Friend: “What are you doing today?” Me: “Going out looking for holdovers.” Friend: “I think it’s still at the Film Center.” Me: “What’s at the Film Center?” Friend: “The movie.” Me: “What movie? I’m going fishing?” Laugh. Go ahead. But such is life […]
At 3:45 am on Friday, Jan. 18, 1884, the 275-foot steamer City of Columbus, bound for Savannah from Boston, struck Devil’s Bridge off Gay Head, and sank beside the treacherous rocks. Despite the heroic labors of local residents — mostly Wampanoag fishermen willing to brave the bitter, dangerous winter surf — more than a hundred […]