• Frolicking at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury.
    Frolicking at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury.
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  • A new lamb at Mermaid Farm in Chilmark.
    A new lamb at Mermaid Farm in Chilmark.
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  • Ewes watch closely over the lambs.
    Ewes watch closely over the lambs.
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  • Two lambs at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury take advantage of some nice weather.
    Two lambs at Flat Point Farm in West Tisbury take advantage of some nice weather.
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  • Spring is the time for running and playing.
    Spring is the time for running and playing.
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  • Spring lambs often come in pairs.
    Spring lambs often come in pairs.
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  • A classic sight of spring.
    A classic sight of spring.
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  • Flat Point Farm lambs full of energy.
    Flat Point Farm lambs full of energy.
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  • Always new things to explore and play with.
    Always new things to explore and play with.
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  • A steadfast mother at Allen Farm in Chilmark checks on a new lamb.
    A steadfast mother at Allen Farm in Chilmark checks on a new lamb.
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  • Allen Healy of Mermaid Farm watches over the sheep barn.
    Allen Healy of Mermaid Farm watches over the sheep barn.
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  • Learning the ways of the farm from mom.
    Learning the ways of the farm from mom.
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  • A true harbinger of spring.
    A true harbinger of spring.
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  • Time for a bath.
    Time for a bath.
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  • Christa Fischer checking on a ewe.
    Christa Fischer checking on a ewe.
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  • Ready for the closeup.
    Ready for the closeup.
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  • The sound of baaing can be heard around Island farms this month.
    The sound of baa-ing can be heard around Island farms this month.
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  • Sheep wander a pasture at Allen Farm in Chilmark.
    Sheep wander a pasture at Allen Farm in Chilmark.
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  • Christa and Arnie Fischer of Flat Point Farm holding lambs by their barn.
    Christa and Arnie Fischer of Flat Point Farm holding lambs by their barn.
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  • Ray Ewing
  • New mothers need a lot of patience.
    New mothers need a lot of patience.
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Rev. Janet Stoddard feels that religion can be both serious and fun. It is this type of attitude she hopes to bring to her new role as pastor of the Chilmark Community Church.
Chabad on the Vineyard is still trying to nail down its plans for a popular summer festival after its proposal for parking was met with resistance by Chilmark town officials last week.
A proposal from the Chilmark conservation commission to change its wetland protection regulations won’t make the annual town meeting warrant after the select board raised concerns last week. 
Jesse and Dennis Michael Jason, of Chilmark, announce the birth of a son, Quint Joseph Jason, born on March 24.
Allie and Nick Axelrod, of Brooklyn, announce the birth of a daughter, Lucy Vincent Vivienne Axelrod, born on Jan. 13.
Emily Parr and Bradley Myers, of Chilmark, announce the birth of a daughter, Charlotte Estelle Myers, born on Jan. 22.
Susan Bainbridge Murphy died peacefully and painlessly from cancer at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on August 6. She was surrounded by her family and dearest friends.
Jane Appleton (Jennie) Greene of Chilmark passed away peacefully on Feb. 13 after an extended battle with cancer.