There was a reassuring quality to Island weather this week. People were at the beach, where they should be. The morning the sun woke early and bold, eagerly wiping the dew off the grass with no fog or drizzle to make the task difficult.

July 28, 2024

Vineyard House celebrated its 27th annual Water Tasting by the Sea on Thursday evening at the Clemmey Estate, owned by Karen Boch Clemmey and Michael Clemmey on Edgartown harbor.

July 27, 2024

Featuring stately captains’ homes and the iconic Emily Post house, the Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club’s Edgartown stroll is the best way to peek at what’s blooming behind those white picket fences.

July 26, 2024

July is prime season for shorebirds and summer residents. It is also the season for baby birds, and adult birds are busy bringing food to their young. Southbound migrants are also starting to appear.

July 25, 2024

The 46th Possible Dreams raised more than $500,000 for Martha's Vineyard Community Services after auctioning a lunch with Larry David, tickets to Fenway and a taping of Seth Meyers' talk show.

July 22, 2024

Over the weekend, the Portugese-American Club hosted its annual Holy Ghost Festival. The parade and feast are favorites of Islanders of all backgrounds for their traditions, great food, and plenty of entertainment for everyone.

July 21, 2024

A fleet of catboats participated in Old Sculpin Gallery's Catboats 2024 in the procession of sail — from the Katama Narrows, by Memorial Wharf and out to Edgartown Outer Harbor.

July 21, 2024

At the Martha’s Vineyard Animal Shelter’s Celebration of Pets, every dog (and horse, and alpaca, and even lizard) got his day.

July 21, 2024

Shedding shoes is a summer ritual that belongs to the young and young at heart. And this is the time of year for it.

July 21, 2024

The 2024 Vineyard Cup regatta is in the books after dealing with weather issues affecting races. Heavy rain fell throughout the day on Saturday and light winds on Sunday caused abandonment of races. Proceeds from the Vineyard Cup go to support Sail MV programs for Island children.

July 16, 2024

Main street in Vineyard Haven was partially closed to vehicle traffic for several hours Monday after firefighters responded to a faulty furnace in a building. 

July 16, 2024

The Fluke for Luke fishing tournament concluded with an awards ceremony at the Portuguese American Club Sunday afternoon.

July 15, 2024

The refrigerator has worn a sheen of water for more than a week. Every envelope in the house has sealed itself shut. The smallest household chore generates a sweat; the outdoor shower is working overtime, and the towels never seem to dry.

July 14, 2024

Summer hay is being cut and baled. Swallows swoop around the farm fields, feasting on crickets and insects in the afternoon sun. Beach days and long swims are a day-long affair. And grills are cooking up tonight's dinner. July is here and we are loving it.

July 12, 2024

The months-long project to replace the aging roof of the Tabernacle in the Camp Ground of Oak Bluffs came to a close in June.

July 11, 2024

The Tisbury Street Fair that was held last night is an annual summer celebration, crowded and casual, that brings all manner of people together. But it marks a moment in history as well, for it was on July 8 in 1671 that Tisbury was allowed to incorporate. The street fair is a birthday party, and...

July 9, 2024

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