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Judge denies release citing deportation concerns |
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A Dukes County Superior Court judge refused to release on personal recognizance two Brazilian nationals accused of child rape, citing flight risk and ICE detainers. Jair Deoliveira and Ana Sousa face multiple charges, including aggravated child rape and kidnapping. Bail was set at $20,000 each. Both currently remain in custody ahead of their April trial.
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A Vineyard hockey parent is raffling off a handmade Adirondack chair built from donated hockey sticks to help cover team costs. With gear and travel expenses piling up, Kyle Gatchell hopes the fundraiser supports families who can’t afford the sport’s high price tag. Tickets are $10 or three for $25 at every home game. Read more
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Submarine cable project making landfall |
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Eversource is installing new submarine cables. One of the cables is expected to reach the Island in East Chop this week, weather permitting, a spokesperson for Eversource said. This is part of the Martha's Vineyard Reliability Project, which will help growing energy needs and allow Eversource to decommission five diesel generators on the Island. We will have more updates soon.
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New life for the komika
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The Island’s housing crisis mirrors global trends, including widespread vacant homes. Builder Billy Dillon is working with Kominka North America to salvage historic Japanese structures and adapt them for new uses in the U.S. He believes these small traditional buildings could become ADUs or community spaces, offering creative, sustainable housing solutions. Read more |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: The MV Bank |
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For over 116 years, Martha's Vineyard Bank has been more than a financial institution—we're part of the foundation of this community. While other banks expand outward, we grow deeper, strengthening our connections with every generation we serve. From the Island to the Cape, our roots run through the heart of every milestone in your life. Your first account, your family home, your business dreams, your legacy. Your goals, our guidance. |
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Join hosts Abby Bender and Molly Coogan and their team of Island all-stars as they lead their 15th edition of "Membership Down!," the Island's live, variety, fundraising game show. It’s at 7 pm at the PA Club, 137 Vineyard Ave., Oak Bluffs. Event contact: Abby Bender, [email protected], 508-717-2887.
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Make your own sparkling beaded snowflake ornament — a fun, hands-on activity you can do on your own time. It’s at 11 am at Stefanie Wolf Designs, 37 Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs. Event contact: [email protected],
774-549-9526. Read more
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Movies
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View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here. |
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Authors & Books |
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Discover author talks, book signings, writing workshops, book sales, and book clubs around the Vineyard here.
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MEETINGS
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The Chilmark Select Board meets at 2 pm tomorrow. Agenda here
The West Tisbury Select Board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Agenda here |
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Quote of the Day |
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“There is the issue of the third party, the federal government and ICE. ICE has detainers against them because they are here illegally, therefore no non-financial conditions will assure that they appear to answer for trial because ICE will deport them.”
—Superior Court Judge Maureen Hogan on denying release for two alleged child rapists |
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Name this Red Stocking wrapper! We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win a free MV Times T-shirt.
Email your answer to [email protected], and let us know which day you are guessing about. For a previous Name This Islander, see our archive.
Monday's contest answer:
Bridget Tobin |
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