Lawsuits and legal appeals continue to stack up in the battle over oversand vehicle trails on Chappaquiddick.

Public health officials Friday announced they had detected the presence of West Nile Virus in a mosquito on the Vineyard for the first time this year. 

Tisbury fire Chief Greg Leland has gone out on leave for an undisclosed reason. Deputy Chief Patrick Rolston will be taking his place, town officials said Thursday.

Meaghan Wheeler and Ross Kellar of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Cadogan John Wheeler Kellar, born on July 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Lauren Beford and Thomas Mansfield of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, James Thomas Mansfield, born on July 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Cristina and Joshua Saltmarsh, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Wiley Ramon Saltmarsh, born on July 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Amber and Marc Doyle, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Krew Beckham Doyle, born on July 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Four years after the onset of the pandemic, Island providers say they are adding new services and on the cusp of rolling out new programs that have long been requested by law enforcement.

In addition to providing meals at various camps, summer schools, libraries and the YMCA as it has done for eight years, Island Grown Initiative has added a “meal kit” initiative this summer to combat food insecurity.

Pack One Bag, the new podcast by seasonal Chilmark resident David Modigliani, documents his family's escape from fascist Italy and their arrival in wartime America.