The Department of Homeland Security Wednesday announced it would be extending Venezuela’s temporary protected status, allowing asylum seekers – including the 49 migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard last year – to begin making a living for themselves sooner than previously allowed.

Last weekend’s events were largely kept under wraps. If asked, attendees donning name tags and color-coded wristbands were told to say they were gathering for a family reunion. It was, in some ways, true.

Premiering at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Sept. 16, Martha’s Vineyard vs. DeSantis covers the two migrant flights that arrived on the Island last September and the ensuing legal battles against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration’s migrant relocation program.

A Texas county sheriff's office has now completed its investigation into the migrant flights from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last September and filed a criminal case with the local district attorney.

America First Legal Foundation, a nonprofit launched by Donald Trump’s senior policy advisor Stephen Miller, sent records requests to Chilmark, Edgartown, West Tisbury and Dukes County over the past several months.

Six months ago, Eliud made an unplanned trip to Martha’s Vineyard. Now he’s here to stay — or at least he is hopeful about that.

A week after Venezuelan migrants first spent the night at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, over 40 volunteers gathered again Thursday evening. The meeting began with a candle lighting for each migrant who had been sheltered at the church.

With an opportunity to reflect on our Island response to the humanitarian crisis, I am drawn to a phrase: Beautiful things don't ask for attention."

The Island’s emergency infrastructure, established to deal with natural disasters and critical housing needs, was put to a different test last week when nearly 50 Venezuelan migrants arrived unexpectedly at Martha’s Vineyard Airport.