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Martha's Vineyard Derby Fisherman Catches Albie, Dodges Shark
The Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby is often exciting in unpredictable ways. For example, two weeks into the 78th Derby...
Nelson Sigelman
Sep 16, 20233 min read
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Smokin' the Martha's Vineyard Blues
I generally do my best to avoid situations where I might encounter creatures that are mean and have the potential to inflict bodily harm...
Nelson Sigelman
Jun 3, 20234 min read
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Martha's Vineyard Nonprofits Battle Over Failed Culvert, Stream Ecology
Martha’s Vineyard has considerable self-regard for its commitment to environmental protection but falls short compared to some 80...
Nelson Sigelman
Mar 31, 20238 min read
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Harbinger of Spring: Trout Truck Arrives on Martha's Vineyard
The arrival Thursday, March 16, of a Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) tank truck filled with hatchery-raised trout was a tangible...
Nelson Sigelman
Mar 16, 20233 min read
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Glory Fades Away; Sportsmanship Lasts Forever
To promote good sportsmanship, Derby leaders asked me to write the following essay for the 2022 Derby souvenir booklet. Latin scholars...
Nelson Sigelman
Sep 6, 20224 min read
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Remembering John Phillips; a Friend to Island Anglers
John Charles Phillips II died on Thursday, March 10. But for the mysteries of Google algorithms, which picked up on a reference to East...
Nelson Sigelman
Apr 20, 20224 min read
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