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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Get your nature fix: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is your backyard escape for real-deal Vineyard nature, with miles of trails weaving through woodlands, meadows, ponds, and salt marsh, plus guided birding, family adventures, and kayak tours on Sengekontacket Pond.
Taco night, upgraded: Midnight Taco & Tequila Bar dishes SoCal-style tacos built on fresh, local ingredients, from crispy, cheesy pork birria to tuna belly and lime-garlic shrimp, plus tequila to match.
Practice with purpose: Yoga on the Vine blends feel-good classes with integrity-driven teaching, whether you want heated vinyasa, slow flow, pilates, or meditation.
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The five stories Martha's Vineyard readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Swimmer in her late 20s was rushed to hospital after sustaining a suspected shark bite at South Beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts, along one of the island's most popular shorelines.
Full story at foxnews.com ↗
Thirty-five Massachusetts beaches, including several popular spots along the North Shore, have been closed due to elevated bacteria levels, harmful cyanobacteria blooms, and other unspecified reasons.
Full story at boston.com ↗
28 Massachusetts beaches are closed due to unsafe swimming water, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).
Full story at southcoasttoday.com ↗
Former First Lady Michelle Obama wore a striped Carolina Herrera dress at the Martha’s Vineyard Author Series to promote her book “The Look” in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
Full story at thefashionspot.com ↗
Kayshauna Montaño, a former New England Patriots cheerleader, has been crowned Miss Massachusetts USA and will compete for the 2026 Miss USA title.
Full story at patriots.com ↗
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