You’ve read here before about the losing-trick count (LTC). Now I’m going to explain in more detail how it works.

The LTC applies to suit contracts. When there’s a suit fit, you want to establish how many losers there are in each hand. Typically, a minimum one-bid to start the auction shows seven losers. If responder has no more than seven, you’re probably in good shape to bid 4H or 4♠️ if a major-suit fit exists.

The Oak Bluffs select board approved filming for the second season of the reality television series, but several residents said it casts the Island in a poor light.

We have no adoptions to report this week.

A walk through the woods is much quieter now than it was anytime from April through July.

The drop in humidity this week is certainly a relief and a fitting end of frantic summer activities.

Listen to your mother.

The Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $229,392 for the business week ending on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Gary J. Haley purchased 8 Harpoon Hollow in Aquinnah from Timothe Litt for $1,600,000 on August 16.

Vineyard Conservation Society is facilitating monthly beach clean-ups.

What a perfect week for all the activities.