Gulls flock to the air and Island beaches in this photo essay by Lanny McDowell.

August 17, 2012

Woodsmen, ride-goers, prize seekers — all flocked to the first day of the annual Agricultural Fair.

August 16, 2012

The Camp Ground shined brighty as thousands of lanterns were lit for the annal Grand Illumination Night.

August 13, 2012

Dance of all types was celebrated at the multi-day free arts festival, held at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs.

August 12, 2012

Twenty-eight-year-old Art Smith was the first of thousands to cross the finish line in the annual up-Island road race.

August 11, 2012

There is a resurgence of activity in Menemsha this summer. Every morning, visitors to Menemsha find fishing boats going in and out of the harbor. In the late morning they return from the fishing grounds laden with product. 

August 6, 2012

This year’s play was adapted to the stage by counselors Mike Leon and Adam Garland.

August 6, 2012

The second annual Martha's Vineyard Jazz Festival kicked off with a New Orleans-style jazz parade.

August 4, 2012

A sunset concert with Jim Thomas and the Spirituals Choir at the East Chop Lighthouse closed out celebrations.

August 1, 2012

Sandcastle artists of all ages created a variety of sculptures on South Beach for the annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

August 1, 2012

After nearly two days foundering in the surf near a remote coastline in Aquinnah, a 46-foot offshore lobster boat was freed from her rocky berth and towed to a salvage barge.

July 13, 2012

The rocking chairs call them all — to see, to be seen and to enjoy a fresh, hot slice of pizza.

July 13, 2012

With music, merriment and flags of all stripes, the parade made its way through Edgartown.

July 4, 2012

The Steamship Authority is installing an authentic steamship whistle above the wheelhouse of the ferry Martha's Vineyard this week.

June 28, 2012

The Chilmark Flea Market, a perrenial favorite of shoppers and browsers alike, is celebrating its 45th year this summer. The market, run by the Chilmark Community Church, draws crowds on Wednesday and Saturdays to the meadow at 142 North Road.

June 27, 2012

Pitchers' duels ruled the day during the Little League Championship Games at Veira Park on Saturday afternoon.

June 26, 2012

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