Raisin, a pet goat that lived in Chilmark, died of pneumonia in late September. He was beloved by his owner, Tom Ashe, his family and friends, and the Island community. He even had a larger audience after he was featured on the Late Show with David Letterman.

During the summers, Raisin lived a life that was unusual for a goat, with trips to the beach, the Chilmark store, and the farmers' market. In the fall, winter, and spring, he was treated like a regular goat at North Tabor Farm.