We’ve had a series of beautiful days. As I said last week, there is nothing like the month of May. Everyday, there is something new to enjoy. Finally, the cabbages, broccoli, collards and spigarello are in the ground.
Nature & Science
With a recent cold snap ending a period of unseasonably mild weather, dozens of scup have washed up dead on the shores of Lagoon Pond.
Winter’s arrival affects birds in many ways. Cold temperatures mean that it will be more difficult for birds to maintain their body temperatures.
In a step toward energy independence and following the success of solar panels at their Vineyard Haven location, Cronig’s Market is planning to...
The MVC is racing to apply for a major federal grant to fund the installation of permeable reactive barriers, a strategy never before used on the...
On Tuesday night, the gibbous moon occults Aldebaran, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
Rusty blackbirds are now a rare species. So it was with some excitement that I spotted a rusty blackbird on the recent Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 2...
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Thursday July 11, 2024
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.