North Bluff Construction Underway

The Oak Bluffs project is meant to upgrade the regularly-congested area near where the Patriot and Island Queen ferries dock by building a roundabout, reconfiguring parking spots and establishing larger pedestrian walkways.

Please Adopt Us

We're delighted to report that Jasmine's adoption has been finalized.

Lawmakers File Bill to Keep "Dark Money" Out of Town Meeting

The bill would close what the lawmakers called a loophole in the state’s campaign finance law. The state currently requires the disclosure of funds that people use to support or oppose ballot questions and sets spending caps for all state elections except town meetings.

At the Feeders

We feed birds because we want to see birds close to our houses, to see birds up-close and personal.

Paying Attention

Tuesday morning's sky was really amazing. I can imagine a similar sky being part of Michelangelo's vision for the Sistine Chapel.

Knowing Jack

You don't know jack.

Vineyard Haven Town Column: Oct. 20

Our accomplished writer Geraldine Brooks has won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for her book, Horse.

Edgartown Town Column: Oct. 20

It is the time of year when you dress in the morning and go outside to find you dressed too warm, so layers is the way to go.

Chilmark Town Column: Oct. 20

It's getting to be the time of year when our young towns-children are eagerly anticipating an opportunity to dress up like goblins, fairies, fishermen and more.

Transfer Fee Included in Healey Housing Proposal

Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a $4 billion housing plan Wednesday that includes a local option transfer fee, a provision that Islanders have sought for years to help fight the Vineyard’s housing crisis.

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