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Robert (“Bob”) Douglas, a beloved Island icon who sailed Vineyard seas aboard his tall ship Shenandoah, founded the Black Dog Tavern, and left an indelible mark on the Island, passed away just after midnight Wednesday surrounded by his family and dogs, at his home at Arrowhead Farm in West Tisbury. Douglas, 93, was dealing with The post Capt. Robert Douglas, waterfront legend, dies at 93 appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

Turning 100 is a very big cause for celebration, and Elaine Bart’s family threw her a joyous party on April 16 to honor her century of life. Elaine and her late husband, Roger, first started coming to the Vineyard as seasonal residents 80 years ago. The couple became year-rounders 30 years ago, and Elaine has The post Centenarian Elaine Bart appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

“Such a Good Mom” is a suspenseful, multilayered beach read with grit and meaning. Outwardly blessed with a healthy newborn and a successful husband from one of Edgartown’s “royal” families, Brynn Nelson should be glowing. However, in her third novel, Julia Spiro once again pulls back the curtain to reveal a nuanced story set on The post New novel by Julia Spiro appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

Last summer, while eating a delicious dinner at the Chilmark Tavern, my dining companion asked me if there were any recurring themes that come up in my writing workshops. Without skipping a beat, I said, “Yes, incest and sexual abuse.” He was shocked. I wasn’t. For years, almost every week there are one or two The post Writing to heal appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.

Island Gymnastics was buzzing on Sunday, April 13. Girls ages 6 through 15 were swinging, flipping, and flying through the air with flexibility, courage, and determination as they warmed up before their Spring Fling meet. The nervous energy was palpable among the gymnasts –– and the family members there to cheer them on. Island Gymnastics The post Island Gymnastics: Spring Fling appeared first on The Martha's Vineyard Times.