They Should Put Antibiotics in the
Water
HEALTH · REGIONAL · LOCAL
June 6, 2026
The first clue was the dog.
Years ago, after a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, we came home with
the usual Vineyard souvenirs: sand in the car, salt in the
laundry, and the stupid conviction that nothing bad could have
followed us back from such a beautiful place.
About a week later, my dog got very sick.
Not “off her food” sick. Sick enough that the vet started working
through the dark little checklist. Had she eaten something
strange? Had we changed her food? Had she gotten into poison?
Had we traveled?
Yes, I said. Martha’s Vineyard.
He stopped.
“Why didn’t you say so?” he said.
Then came the line I have never forgotten…
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They Should Put Antibiotics in the Water

health · regional · local
June 6, 2026

Martha’s Vineyard faces rising tick-borne diseases, including alpha-gal syndrome, causing severe allergies to red meat and dairy.

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More Money, Fewer Things
HOUSEHOLD SPENDING · INCOME INEQUALITY
June 3, 2026
Despite national economic
growth and job gains, many
households face rising costs
for essentials, reduced food
assistance, and rural clinic
closures, deepening financial
strain.
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More Money, Fewer Things

Household Spending · Income Inequality · Food Assistance
June 3, 2026

Despite national economic growth and job gains, many households face rising costs for essentials, reduced food assistance, and rural clinic closures, deepening financial strain.

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