Cicilio Rosa Neto and his full grown ox called Chilmark are regular sights around the Island, attending fairs, walking through downtown Vineyard Haven and even participating in funerals.

The new court for people dealing with substance abuse opened in Edgartown District Court earlier this year with the goal of addressing the underlying addiction that often drives people repeatedly into the criminal justice system. 

West Tisbury will hold a special town meeting this fall to deal with rising costs and bylaw changes. 

This weekend, the Kara Taylor Gallery in Chilmark opens a one-of-a-kind exhibition of art by Molly Finkelstein, whose subtly three-dimensional, fabric-based pieces have never been shown in public.

Steve Lohman’s exhibit at Turpentine Gallery opens on Sept. 15. It marks the artist’s 40th year of showing his work on the Island.

The Ceremony of Remembrance service takes place Saturday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Edgartown Lighthouse.

After a six-year hiatus, the Martha’s Vineyard Songwriting Festival is returning to the Island for a weekend of performances. The event takes place Sept. 20 to 21, with shows at The Strand and The Ritz in Oak Bluffs.

The Martha's Vineyard Commission last week closed its public hearing on the Martha's Vineyard Shipyard's proposal to build a new workshop on Holmes Hole Road.

I lost two of my uncles within the last year. Both had a huge influence on me and my love of fishing in the saltwater.