Tree Planting in Oak Bluffs

The Oak Bluffs tree stewards will meet on Saturday, Nov. 2, for their community fall tree planting. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Niantic Park.

MVC Takes Up “Missing Middle” Subdivision

An Edgartown subdivision plan that aims to tackle the Island’s middle-income housing shortage is headed for deliberations by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission following the conclusion of a public hearing Thursday.

First-Time Derby Contestant Reels in Grand Prize

Carmelo Torres, who moved to the Vineyard in June to take care of a friend's mother, drew the winning key at the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby awards ceremony Sunday.

Going Local from the Ground Up

Native plant integration is a large part of climate change resilience, and environmental groups on the Island are trying to educate the public about what they can do to help.

New Citizens Celebrated at Edgartown Ceremony

American flags dotted the crowd at the Edgartown courthouse on Friday, where 12 people were naturalized as American citizens.

With Leslie’s Drugstore Closed, Island Pharmacies Help Bridge the Gap

When Leslie's closed last month, health officials were scrambling to make sure Islanders would still be able to get their medications. Pharmacies and providers say they are resettling patients.

Bank Grants Help Nonprofit Expansion Plans

The Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation gave $500,000 each to Martha's Vineyard Community Services and the YMCA of Martha's Vineyard.

Vineyard Hunger Committee Disbands

The committee on hunger is dissolving its organization after nearly 50 years, with Island Grown Initiative taking over the committee’s Serving Hands and Family to Family food distribution programs.

Hello Gabriella

Amanda Gomes and Fillipi Gomes, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Gabriella Justine Buzette Gomes, born on Oct. 2.

Welcome John

Jennifer (Neary) Kokoszka and Mark Kokoszka, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, John Neary Kokoszka, born on Oct. 2.

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