Dog Days is the name for the most sultry period of summer, from July to August.

August 9, 2015

About 1,600 runners laced up their sneakers for the 37th annual road Chilmark Road Race. With a cool breeze and warm temperatures, the runners followed the familiar five-kilometer route along Middle Road to the finish line at Beetlebung Corner.

August 8, 2015

The Martha's Vineyard Fishermen Preservation Trust hosted its first Meet the Fleet event Thursday in Menemsha.

August 7, 2015

There are ample signs around the Island that President Obama is here, even if you don't actually see him.

August 7, 2015

Vineyard Conservation Society was formed in 1965 by a group of conservationists concerned about development.

August 5, 2015

The biennial Martha's Vineyard Book Festival brought authors and literature fans together.

August 3, 2015

The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year.

July 30, 2015

The annual Art Buchwald Possible Dreams auction is the largest fundraiser for Martha's Vineyard Community Services.

July 26, 2015

Decades old, family-owned businesses pepper the Vineyard Haven waterfront.

July 23, 2015

Our first heat wave of the summer settled over Island flower and vegetable gardens.

July 23, 2015

The second Cook the Vineyard event held Monday at Lola's was a celebration of food and Island cookbook authors.

July 21, 2015

The annual Feast of the Holy Ghost parade, steeped in Portuguese tradition, wound through Oak Bluffs Sunday.

July 20, 2015

A competitive fleet of sailors competed in the 92nd annual Edgartown Yacht Club regatta this weekend.

July 20, 2015

With today the 19th of July, our summer calendar reaches its halfway mark. Days are flying by and we know some of you out there have not had your first swim yet. Come on in! The water is perfect ... trust us. You'll be happy you did.

July 16, 2015

Vineyard men stood in the sun on the Vineyard Haven seawall Saturday to show their opposition to violence against women.

July 12, 2015

Gardens are bursting with flowers and farmer's bounty are overflowing. Island waters are full of boats and swimmers, and beaches are dotted with families with colorful beach umbrellas. Such are July days, but especially welcome after the winter the Vineyard had.

July 10, 2015

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