Vineyard-raised actor Sofia Masson had a cinematic homecoming last week, hosting an advanced screening of her new film Every Day at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center.

Vineyarders woke up to a surprise winter wonderland Saturday morning, as more than six inches of snow blanketed the Island just in time for Christmas.

A plan to upgrade the Martha’s Vineyard Airport’s wastewater facility got a financial boost this week, after the state treasurer’s office announced $822,867 in loan forgiveness for the project.

Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank commissioners decided not to allow camping its conservation land at a meeting this week, determining the risks of allowing such activity outweighed potential benefits.

If you are looking for a Christmas star, you will not be disappointed. There are at least two planets low in the western sky this coming week, masquerading as stars. The brightest Venus is underneath the planet Mercury. They set early in the evening, set in the twilight.

The two planets are tough to spot so timing and a clear western horizon are essential.

The West Tisbury advisory board to the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank voted unanimously this week to approve a draft management plan for the Arrowhead Farm and Christiantown woods properties.

Wind gusts of up to 65 mph hit the Island Thursday night, beginning at about midnight and continuing into the morning. The Steamship Authority has made its last trip from the Island Friday.

Year-round Tisbury homeowners will see their property tax rates reduced by a further six per cent, after the town select board voted Wednesday afternoon to raise the town’s residential exemption.

’Twas Christmas Eve and Santa Claus was readying for his trip around the world by reindeer sleigh — not elegant cruise ship.

Oak Bluffs and Tisbury will ask the state legislature to triple their towns’ embarkation fees, joining forces in a pitch to increase money collected on ferry tickets.