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Vineyard Gazette
The Island’s emergency infrastructure, established to deal with natural disasters and critical housing needs, was put to a different test week when nearly 50 Venezuelan migrants arrived unexpectedly at Martha’s Vineyard Airport.

Business Insider
You can't do better than Starbucks for a first job, the chain's former CEO told Congress.

Vineyard Gazette
Since her brother Paul Whelan was arrested in Russia in late December 2018, accused by Russian officials of espionage, Chappaquiddick artist Elizabeth Whelan and her family have worked to both keep in contact and keep up hope that he will be return home. Now, as the U.S. government is working to get Paul Whelan released alongside WNBA player Brittney Griner, the former Marine’s family remains optimistic that they will see him again.

Business Insider
Customers at Amazon Go stores are tracked using a system of cameras, sensors, and motion detection software to create a shopping experience free from cashiers and checkout lines — but a new lawsuit is arguing that the company never really told New York City customers that they're being surveilled.

Vineyard Gazette
Turnout was brisk throughout the day at polling places around the Island as Martha’s Vineyard voters joined Americans across the country by casting ballots in the closely-watched 2022 midterm elections.
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Sippican Week
12,283 voters in the Tri-Town turned out to vote in this election between early, absentee and day-of
voting — a new record for the highest turnout in any election.
