Lonely Loon

Those gray, black and white tern-like birds that are flocking out in the Sound or in our coastal ponds are Bonaparte’s gulls.

Leave the Leaves

French philosopher Albert Camus saw only positives in the change of season. He explained, “Autumn is a second spring, where every leaf is a flower.”

Celery Surprise

Ever since I discovered celeriac and how easy it is to grow, I stopped torturing myself with vain attempts to grow celery.

Ladies' Library League

More times than men like to admit, it is the women who get things started, and so it was with the Vineyard Haven Public Library.

When Big and Little Went Walking

Logan and I were introduced through Big Brothers Big sisters. On a recent hike, Logan led the way.

Marian Medal

Valerio Destefani of Vineyard Haven will receive the Marian Medal in recognition of service to the Catholic church.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 7 to Nov. 13

Jessica A. Sears purchased 33 and 41 Twentieth street South in Edgartown from SMGOB Realty LLC for $530,000 on Nov. 9.

With Open Door and Open Mind, Tisbury Chief Gets to Work

Wrapping up his first week on the job, Tisbury’s new police chief Mark Saloio said he is happily on a learning curve.

VTA Drivers Picket, Citing Lack of Progress on Contract Talks

A group of Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) bus drivers picketed at Five Corners Wednesday morning over contract talks.

Vehicle Problems Plague Tisbury Fire Department

A recent spate of vehicle malfunctions has temporarily hobbled the Tisbury volunteer fire department, fire chief John Schilling told selectmen Tuesday evening.

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