Raccoons and their babies (called kits) seem to be everywhere, both day and night – climbing trees, wandering under the porches or decks, roaming the beaches and generally strolling about yards, woodlands and even Island towns.

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.

Once again the weather people promised rain on Sunday and were totally off. I wish I had their job and could be wrong most of the time and still keep it.

On July 19, Red Beach was a perfect seven for seven.

A special, heartfelt so long to Sara Brown of this newspaper.

Richard Olsen, of North Tisbury, recently repositioned his herd of halfstein cows to take advantage of the August sun.

A plaque was recently placed outside of the Edgartown Court House recognizing the judicial prowess of the Hon. Herbert E. Tucker, Jr.

A strategic stretch of the Vineyard Haven working waterfront is for sale and an Island group hopes to form a nonprofit to buy it.

An Oak Bluffs firefighter was listed in critical condition in a Boston hospital Thursday following a freak motorcycle accident over the weekend. Eric Voshell, 37, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital early Sunday morning.

Access to mental health support services is limited at Island public schools despite a growing need, especially among students who face cultural barriers in education.