Dead Loggerhead Turtle Found in Aquinnah

A dead loggerhead sea turtle washed ashore near Zack’s Cliffs in Aquinnah on June 17, the first across the Cape and Islands in 2024.

Tisbury Picks New Harbor Master

The select board voted Tuesday to tap Edgartown police officer Gary Kovack to replace the retiring John Crocker.

Osprey Nest Causes Thousands to Lose Power in Oak Bluffs

Eversource reported power lines down on County Road at about 8 p.m., causing about 2,400 customers to lose electricity.

Senate Skips on Transfer Fee, Casting Doubt on Its Future

Vineyard housing advocates are urging the state Senate to reinsert the long-sought transfer fee tax to chip away at the Island's housing crisis.

Cold Water is Hot

The latest health and wellness trend – cold plunging – pops up on the Vineyard.

Lack of Lifeguards Highlights Island's Housing Crisis

Lambert's Cove Beach will be without lifeguards this summer due to a lack of applicants. Island beach managers say hiring guards has grown difficult in recent years, partially due to the lack of housing.

Oak Bluffs Dedicates an Extra $275,000 to Housing Projects

The Oak Bluffs select board approved $200,000 for the Southern Tier project and $75,000 for a veterans housing proposal Tuesday. Both saw rising costs associated with the pre-construction phase.

Chappy Town Column: June 28

Edgartown Seafood will now deliver fish to the Chappy side ferry landing. Call 508-627-3791 to place an order. Be sure to check out their website for a rundown of all of their offerings.

Personal Best

Vineyarder Catey Best came home to grow a beautiful life at Takemmy Farm.

Oak Bluffs Zips Through Special Town Meeting

Oak Bluffs voters Tuesday reaffirmed spending $6.9 million to repair the East Chop bluffs and $26 million for wastewater upgrades.

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