We have had a great relief from the heat and humidity. Beautiful fall like days with a nice breeze and the air conditioners turned off and windows open. Awesome!

September. It may seem to many that July and August are the busy months.

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Trina Ellen Kingsbury whom I had known since childhood.

East West Chop Drive LLC purchased 335 East Chop Drive in Oak Bluffs from Colleen R. Barron and Michael Barron for $2,300,000 on August 30.

Brilliant sky, dazzling sunsets, a canopy of oaks leads to this 2 bedroom homestead perfectly situated in a natural setting surrounded by stone walls, ancient oaks and perennial gardens. At ground level, double boat house doors lead to the Circa 1850 barn with original chestnut beams and antique flooring. A delightful open plan with multi levels invites the imagination of what could be created. A magical place for entertaining and vacation.

Exclusive $1,400,000

An Oak Bluffs attorney easily won the Democratic nomination for Dukes County clerk of courts in the state primary Tuesday.

Bar fights, motor vehicle accidents and dead sea life occupied Island law enforcement over the long Labor Day weekend.

Resigned, excited or somewhere in between, Island students headed back to school Tuesday morning, their backpacks filled as a new year beckoned.

With two local races attracting voter interest, town clerks and poll workers around the Island were reporting steady turnout Tuesday for the state primary. Polls are open in every town from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Trina Kingsbury, whose life of accomplishments — as an artist, poet and award-winning horsewoman — was extraordinary by any measure, died at home.