From the May 17, 1940 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: Simon Pinkham, Vineyard Haven police officer, holds the distinction of having apprehended and landed the first striped bass of the season.

I’ve always been a voracious reader. Escaping into a book can often be a pressure release for those day to day ups, down and, most of all, sideways.

Sun, sun, sun! The sun has been shining, people are loving the warmer weather, there are many baby bunnies running around, everyone is happy.

There are many reasons why the Vineyard is an attractive summer vacation destination. There’s the beaches, the salty cool air, daisies in the meadows, walks on the trails.

Migration takes many forms. Of course there are new arrivals that interest us, and of course there are transients that are passing through, but there are also late individuals that probably should have already migrated further north.

Charles Marlatt had my kind of interior design sense.

We’ve had a series of beautiful days. As I said last week, there is nothing like the month of May. Everyday, there is something new to enjoy. Finally, the cabbages, broccoli, collards and spigarello are in the ground.

Rafaela De Souza and Tiago De Souza, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Caleb Rodrigues De Souza, born on May 13 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Amy Baynes and Tarek Harfouch welcomed their happy and healthy baby girl, Ivy Baynes Harfouch, on April 17 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Rebecca Sharp and Heather Sharp, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Cedar Michael Sharp, born on May 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.