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politics4 days ago

Healey Lifts Blizzard Emergency for Most Mass. Counties, Expands Vineyard Travel Ban

Gov. Maura Healey partially lifts the blizzard state of emergency for Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, while the emergency remains in effect elsewhere. The travel ban is extended to Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard) in addition to Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable. An extra 150 Massachusetts National Guard members are activated for storm response, and non-emergency state employees are advised not to report to work on Feb. 24; numerous exemptions apply for essential personnel and critical operations.

via Mass.gov|
#healey#marthas-vineyard#massachusetts
John Forté, Fugees collaborator and The Score architect, dies at 50
entertainment1 month ago

John Forté, Fugees collaborator and The Score architect, dies at 50

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté, known for helping shape the Fugees’ hit The Score, has died at age 50 at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts; there is no readily identified cause of death, and the medical examiner is investigating. Forté rose from Brooklyn poverty to musical prominence, later serving 14 years in federal prison for aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute cocaine before receiving clemency from President George W. Bush in 2008. After his release, he continued making music and scoring films, built a family on Martha’s Vineyard, and remained connected to the Fugees as tributes poured in from former collaborators like Wyclef Jean.

via Los Angeles Times|
#commutation#entertainment#fugees
When a 20-Year Marriage Ends: Belle Burden Rewrites Her Story
culture1 month ago

When a 20-Year Marriage Ends: Belle Burden Rewrites Her Story

Belle Burden recounts in a Modern Love interview how her seemingly flawless 20‑year marriage collapsed in March 2020 when her husband abruptly left after an affair, during Covid lockdown in Martha’s Vineyard. She later published a candid essay and a forthcoming memoir, Strangers, detailing the upheaval, telling their three children, navigating a divided social circle, and pursuing 50-50 custody despite pushback. Burden describes the complex emotions of being discarded by both her husband and an insular elite community, choosing honesty over discreet silence, reclaiming her identity by reverting to her maiden name, and confronting the mystery of why the marriage ended as she encounters her ex at the end. The interview also highlights readers’ and strangers’ responses, and the ongoing challenge of understanding a spouse who won’t explain the “switch” that flipped.

via The New York Times|
#belle-burden#culture#divorce
Island Mourns as Grammy-Nominated Artist John Forté Dies at 50 in Chilmark
obituary1 month ago

Island Mourns as Grammy-Nominated Artist John Forté Dies at 50 in Chilmark

Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté died suddenly at his Chilmark home on Martha’s Vineyard at age 50; the cause is not yet known and authorities say there is no foul play. Forté was a beloved Island musician who contributed to The Fugees’ The Score, collaborated with Carly Simon and Ben Taylor, and recently scored HBO’s Eyes on the Prize, leaving behind two young children and a close-knit creative community.

via The Martha's Vineyard Times|
#chilmark#grammy#john-forte
Rare Powassan Virus Outbreak Raises Concerns on Martha’s Vineyard and Connecticut
local6 months ago

Rare Powassan Virus Outbreak Raises Concerns on Martha’s Vineyard and Connecticut

A 1-month-old infant on Martha’s Vineyard contracted a rare but serious tick-borne Powassan virus, which can cause severe neurological diseases. The virus, transmitted by deer ticks, is increasingly detected in the area, with a small percentage of ticks infected. The infant suffered brain damage from meningitis and encephalitis caused by the virus, highlighting the rising risk of tick-borne illnesses during the season.

via Boston.com|
#infant-health#local#marthas-vineyard
Health Officials Investigate Powassan Virus Cases on Martha's Vineyard
health6 months ago

Health Officials Investigate Powassan Virus Cases on Martha's Vineyard

Public health officials are investigating a potential case of Powassan virus on Martha's Vineyard, a rare but serious tick-borne disease with no specific treatment, which has seen a slight increase in cases nationally and in Massachusetts. Preventative measures include treating clothing with permethrin, wearing tick-smart clothing, and performing thorough tick checks.

via WCVB|
#health#marthas-vineyard#powassan-virus
Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod Investigate Rare Tick-Borne Virus Cases
health6 months ago

Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod Investigate Rare Tick-Borne Virus Cases

A rare case of Powassan virus has been diagnosed in a one-month-old infant on Martha's Vineyard, making her the youngest known patient to contract the virus. The virus was transmitted through a tick bite, leading to severe health issues including brain damage and seizures. The family is urging caution and tick prevention, as there is no cure or vaccine for Powassan, which can be transmitted within 15 minutes of a tick bite. The community has rallied to support the family financially and emotionally.

via The Vineyard Gazette|
#health#infant-case#marthas-vineyard