New green leaves seemed even greener on the gray, rainy days that are closing out the month of April on the Vineyard. Daffodils and cherry blossoms flourished with the rain, and the mushrooms, too, soaked up every drop.
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A year punctuated by visits from a president, right whales, the arrival of a roundabout and a reality television crew.
December 26, 2013
There were sad goodbyes to Islanders who have died.
December 26, 2013
A look back at moments at some of the creative fires that burned brightly on the Vineyard this year.
December 26, 2013
Pieces of land were put up for sale; others were preserved in perpetuity. And around the Island, old homes got new owners.
December 26, 2013
From Aquinnah to Oak Bluffs to Chappaquiddick, the Island grappled with the impact of coastal erosion.
December 26, 2013
A dozen roundabout ways to look back on the Vineyard during 2013.
December 26, 2013
High school sports teams had much to cheer about in 2013.
December 26, 2013
On the waterfront and in downtown centers, business enterprise was marked by generational shifts and changing mores.
December 26, 2013
Islanders turned out on the shortest day of the year for the winter solstice celebration at the Gay Head Lighthouse Saturday. Music, poetry, food and celebrating was on the menu. And the view could not be beat!
December 23, 2013
December 19, 2013
Snow flurries fell lightly as the annual Christmas in Edgartown Parade began Saturday morning.
December 14, 2013
December 13, 2013
All was calm as snow fell on the Vineyard turning the Island into a Currier and Ives backdrop as Islanders scurried about preparing for the holidays.
December 13, 2013
Sleigh bells ring Are you listening In the lane Snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland. The Vineyard is looking beautiful with a new dressing of snow as Islanders bustle about.
December 10, 2013
Islanders turned out for the latest Winter Farmers' Market held at the Agriculural Hall in West Tisbury stocking up on holiday goodies and gifts. But not to fear, there still is another opportunity to stock up on Island sundries before Christmas. The next farmers' market will be Saturday, Dec.
December 10, 2013
The Island Community Chorus are teachers, plumbers, bankers, artists, fishermen, scallopers, shopkeepers, retirees and twenty-somethings. And while all of these roles are important, over the weekend the key characteristic that binds this seemingly disparate group is that they sing.
December 9, 2013