A family on Lucy Vincent Beach Thursday found what is believed to be illegal drug packaging that washed up in the surf.

On Tuesday, August 8, the inaugural Jewish Culture Festival brings food, music and art to the Island in a celebration and exploration of Jewish culture.

Circuit Arts is holding two work-in-progress screenings next week of Heartworm, a sci-fi drama film directed by Miriam Louise Arens and filmed on the Island.

At Tuesday's select board meeting, the housing committee proposed raising the lodging tax and committing the new funds to affordable housing.

Poor air quality resulting from elevated ozone levels on Martha’s Vineyard may pose a risk to sensitive groups, according to an air quality advisory released by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Friday.

We are approaching the best time of year to watch for meteors, also known as shooting stars. We've got both mild summer nights and at least two meteor showers to look for. This weekend marks the radiant period of the Delta Aquarid meteor shower. And mid-August we've got the ever so popular Perseid Meteor Shower. There are enough meteors in both to fill the sky every night ahead.

Step into sheer wonder as you enter this chic home, designed by Stefan Castellucci. The Great Room features a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and French doors, while the outdoor living area boasts a saltwater pool. With five bedrooms, this property is a turnkey dream, including hand-picked designer furnishings.

The Sankaty broke loose around 5 p.m. and drifted into the neighboring Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution dock, the Steamship Authority said.

It has been a reliable companion and has had an unmistakable effect on me.

Island Elderly Housing would like to thank everyone that helped make our June 30 Songwriters for Island Elder Housing concert an incredible success.