On an Island, and specifically in a town steeped in a rich history of Native/Indigenous and African American history, it is disappointing that Oak Bluffs is experiencing white supremacy and racism.

From the Sept. 12, 1958 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: And when some youthful hearer asked what the Eel-pot may have been those same elders “closed their hatches” with abruptness and said no more.

Did you have any heroes when you were nine years old? I did and his name was Robin Jackson.

The select board is scheduled to reevaluate its plan to move up last call for alcohol establishments. The earlier closing time is scheduled to go into effect next month.

The long-planned expansion of the Edgartown Stop & Shop is expected to be finished before the end of 2023, capping the years-long saga to renovate the grocery store chain’s largest location on Martha’s Vineyard.

The storm, a category 3 hurricane as of Wednesday afternoon, is poised to lose some of its strength as it moves over colder Atlantic waters, but Islanders are readying themselves for strong winds this weekend.

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School committee is seeking a commitment from Oak Bluffs not to appeal a judge’s ruling in the ongoing dispute over a proposed artificial turf playing field.

Chef Ting of Black Joy Food Love and Juli Vanderhoop of the Orange Peel Bakery have created a menu of dishes from brisket to kugel in anticipation of the Jewish High Holidays.

With the turn of the calendar comes the return of fall high school sports on the Vineyard. And after last's year strong showing, the hype has returned, too.

The Holy Ghost Association was warned by health officials this week for improperly tagging quahaugs at the Feast of the Holy Ghost in July.