Both Cooper's and sharp-shinned hawks are fast-flying forest hawks that speed through woodlands and leafy residential areas.

West Tisbury will move forward on a proposed affordable housing project with a new designer, after South Mountain Co. formally dropped out last week.

Last week provided another opportunity to love where we live and appreciate who we are. 

The high school committee has rescinded a vote that would have permitted an overnight homeless shelter at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.

The Steamship Authority's concessionnaire is switching away from water in plastic bottles, according to an announcement.

Workforce housing, an all-ages dental center and a sea-based education program are all receiving six-digit grants from the Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation.

The Steamship Authority board of governors, which normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month, has cancelled its Nov. 15 meeting with a tentative rescheduled date of Nov. 28.

Island florists have you covered with holiday wreaths in every style, not to mention wreath-making classes, wreath-making kits and even holiday wreath fairs.

Thanks to three Oak Bluffs restaurants, your winter take-out game is strong.

Mark and Bernie Crossland of Crossland Landscaping are long-time caretakers of Ocean Park, keeping the landscape in tip-top shape and creating the holiday light show every year.