Bird Walk Led by Christian Cooper

On Saturday, August 5, The Trustees of Reservations and the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival will host a bird walk led by Christian Cooper at Long Point Wildlife Refuge.

Shearer Cottage Gives Up Expansion Plans

The historic Oak Bluffs Inn surrendered its approvals from the Martha's Vineyard Commission last week, essentially ending any renovation plans before they started.

Chef's Death Not Considered Suspicious, Police Say

State police Tuesday said they are not considering the death of Tafari Campbell, who was found in Edgartown Great Pond earlier this week, suspicious. A post-mortem examination by the state medical examiner found no external trauma or injuries.

By the Numbers: The Show Goes On

Illustrations by Chris Burrell.

Five Things To Eat at Sandy's Fish & Chips

Lobster roll or fried clam plate? You decide.

Museum Medals Honor Islanders Who Make a Difference

At the Martha’s Vineyard Museum's 100th annual meeting Monday, the organization honored three Islanders with the museum medal: Lisa Belcastro, Richard Taylor and Craig Dripps.

Island Housing Trust Proposes School Employee Housing

Martha’s Vineyard public school employees could receive preference in applying to rent eight apartments Island Housing Trust is planning to build in West Tisbury, if the nonprofit is able to fund the project.

Making College Accessible to the Incarcerated

Bard Prison Initiative is showing the world what can happen when incarcerated people are given an opportunity to earn a college degree. On Saturday, a screening of College Behind Bars at the Grange Hall highlighted the program.

Gusty Winds Shorten Edgartown Regatta

The 100th annual Edgartown Yacht Club Regatta wrapped up earlier than planned the weekend of July 15, when heavy winds Sunday morning led the race committee to abandon the final day of competition.

Vineyard Leaders Meet With Nantucket To Talk Housing, Staffing Shortages

Municipal employee housing, wastewater management and town hall staffing shortages were all discussed at the inter-island meeting last week.

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