We are riding the usual roller coaster of spring weather here in the northeast. As we approach April it seems things are settling down a bit. There is plenty to do now on the Island so turn your collar up to the wind and get out there.

I’m going to say something that every old person on the planet says on a regular basis: “They don’t make things like they used to!”

A popular spring constellation, easy to find, is Boötes, the shepherd. The large constellation is rising in the north east after sunset. The arrangement of stars looks like a large kite, though it depicts a shepherd. The bright orange star Arcturus is at the bottom of the kite, where one might attach a tail.

Maybe we shouldn’t go round the mulberry bush or perhaps even plant it.

Gail Barmakian, Benjamin Clark and Amy Del Torto are all running for the position and outlined their relevant professional experience at the League of Women Voters' candidate forum Wednesday.

There are several species that everyone enjoys seeing in the spring as it signals better weather is coming.

I contacted a couple of West Tisbury friends who drive a Tesla to see how they are dealing with the wacky threats to their brand of vehicles.

I saw my first osprey yesterday. It was a glorious spring sight and, despite its altitude, hard to miss with all the noise.

Second Nature Designs Inc. purchased 427 State Road in Vineyard Haven from Michael Donaroma for $625,000 on March 17.

The 25th annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival opened on Wednesday and Thursday with four documentaries and one drama, with each film setting a hopeful tone.