The Martha's Vineyard Times

The Martha's Vineyard Times
Type Weekly newspaper
Format Tabloid
Owner(s) Martha's Vineyard Times Corporation Inc.
Publisher Peter Oberfest
Editor Doug Cabral
Founded 1984
Language English
Headquarters 30 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
 United States
ISSN 8750-1449
Website mvtimes.com

The Martha's Vineyard Times is a weekly newspaper published on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, United States. It is one of two newspapers published in Martha's Vineyard;[1] its competitor for readership is the broadsheet Vineyard Gazette.[2]

History

The Martha's Vineyard Times was founded in the spring of 1984.

The paper is often mired in controversy, being called a bully pulpit for Mr. Oberfest's personal interests.[3]

Ownership and Editorial Staff

Martha's Vineyard Times Corporation Inc., owned by Peter and Barbara Oberfest, publishes the content of the weekly and the newspaper's website.[3][4]

Content

The content of this tabloid is broken up into different sections: News, Opinion, On Island, Classified, Real Estate, The Calendar, Activities, Eat & Drink, Come & Stay, Shopping, Services, Home & Garden, and Weddings.[5]

References

  1. Kreisberg, Sanford (1986-03-16). "Martha's Vineyard Attracts the Upwardly Mobile". LA Times. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
  2. "Taxing relationships". Boston Globe. 2005-08-13. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
  3. 1 2 "About The Martha's Vineyard Times". The Martha's Vineyard Times. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
  4. "Contact The Martha's Vineyard Times". The Martha's Vineyard Times. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
  5. "The Martha's Vineyard Times". The Martha's Vineyard Times. Retrieved 2010-01-16.

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