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August 23, 2011

Obama and family ride bikes on Martha's Vineyard

WEST TISBURY, Mass. (AP) - The four were biking in Manuel F. Correllus State Forest, a 5,100-acre preserve where the…
August 22, 2011

Obama has some summer fun while monitoring Libya

OAK BLUFFS, Mass. (AP) - The developments illustrated what the White House has been saying about Obama's vacation: He's still…
August 19, 2011

Relaxing Obama hits bookstore with Malia and Sasha

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass.- A fairly large crowd had gathered outside the Bunch of Grapes bookstore before the president's motorcade pulled…
August 25, 2010

Obama 'having a great time' despite vacation rain

WEST TISBURY, Mass. (AP) - The president made the remarks, his first in public since heading out on vacation last…
August 22, 2010

Obama knocks Republicans on campaign finance

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (AP) - Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell scoffed at Obama's message...
August 20, 2010

Slideshow: The Obamas on vacation

SLIDESHOW - For President Obama, the break comes after a punishing few days of cross-country campaigning and speechmaking...
August 20, 2010

Oil spill and Iraq combat over, Obama takes break

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) - Still, doubts remain about the strength of the U.S. economy, and Obama tried to tamp…
August 31, 2009

Pressure mounts for Obama to present his version of health care bill

VIDEO -- What does Barack Obama want from Congress for the nation specifically? That question, whispered by many in Washington…
August 24, 2009

Obamas begin vacation as health care debate rages

VIDEO -- President Obama and his family are in Martha's Vineyard for a time-out in a tough summer. His health…
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August 24, 2009

Martha’s Vineyard is the epicenter of Black elitism

OPINION -- Martha's Vineyard has been abuzz over the last few weeks due to the arrival of President Obama and…
August 22, 2009

Martha’s Vineyard is rooted in black history

OPINION - While on the Vineyard, you're just as likely to bump into a New York City office security guard…
August 22, 2009

Obama’s possible visit highlights bond with Sen. Kennedy

BOSTON (AP) -- When Barack Obama's presidential prospects sagged, Sen. Edward Kennedy lifted the candidate with a coveted endorsement. When…