Ivy R. Ashe

Reporting

Features

Vineyard Springs Eternal at the Sochi Olympics” Islander Andrea Silva’s unusual contribution to the Olympic Games.

“New Tick on the Rock”  Even as Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses increase on Martha’s Vineyard, new arrivals present different challenges.

 

“They Came, They Saw, They Moved In; Exploring the Vineyard’s Counterculture Roots” How the wash-ashores of the 1970s shaped the current landscape of Martha’s Vineyard.

“Passage to Paradise, Bridge to America; Steamship Sails On” On board the Steamship Authority fleet during its busiest weekends of the year.

“IMP Troupe is Bound for Windy City” The best improv actors on Martha’s Vineyard are teenagers.

Sports

“Some Glory Days Never Fade; 1979 Girls’ Basketball Stands Tall” Looking back at the first Vineyard high school team to win a state championship.

“Heartbreaking Loss Ends Spectacular Soccer Season” An undefeated regular season and an overtime loss.

“Concussions: Island Serves as Model in Tackling Sports Injuries”  Staying ahead of the curve to keep athletes safe on the fields.

“Vineyard Athletes From Youth Leagues to High School Flock to Lacrosse” The fastest-growing sport in the country makes its mark on the Vineyard.

Ready About http://www.mvmagazine.com/news/2015/05/01/ready-about

 

 News

“Debate Over Mill Pond Continues To Preoccupy West Tisbury” As town meeting season approaches, West Tisbury residents have several different thoughts on the future of their iconic pond.

“Parking Lot Plan Is Tisbury Puzzle” A proposed grocery store expansion throws the future of a town-owned parking lot into question.  

“Passenger Ferry Fees Provide Boost to Port Town Budgets” An overview of the embarkation fee and its uses.  

“Board Backs Bans on Herbicides Around Squibnocket Pond” Riparian homeowners challenge town bylaws in Chilmark. 

“Surprise $500,000 Surplus Catches County Off Guard” 

Food & Farming

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“Have Goats, Will Travel” http://www.mvmagazine.com/news/2014/10/10/have-goats-will-travel

“Hit the Cookbooks” http://www.ediblevineyard.com/index.php/stories/article/high_school_culinary_arts

Science & Conservation

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Profiles

“Recovering From Injury, Athlete Discovers His True Personal Best” Charlie Shipway’s quest to go back to work. 1st place, NENPA

“Senior Co-Captain is Setup Sensation” On the ice with the top scorer in Massachusetts.

The Power of Pauline

You Think I’m Crazy? Meet My Daughter http://www.mvmagazine.com/news/2015/08/01/you-think-i%E2%80%99m-crazy-meet-my-daughter

“Having Whale of a Time at Work, Brothers Made Wearing a Tie Fun” Vineyard Vines co-founders Shep and Ian Murray celebrate the business’ 15th anniversary.

Health

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concussions

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Essays

Seasick, Me? I Mean, What The Fluke http://www.mvmagazine.com/news/2014/07/01/seasick-me-i-mean-what-fluke