Dr. Nicole Absar, a physician who specializes in neuropsychiatry, started at the hospital in January and has set her sights on helping Vineyarders with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurocognitive disorders.

Rayane Luiz Frutuoso and Andre Vinicius De Almeida Batista, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Bryan Frutuoso De Almeida Batista, born on May 11.

Leanna Clare Orr and Jesse Oberst, of Seconsett Island, announce the birth of a son, Theodore Albert Oberst, born on May 6.

Elizangela Freitas and Alex Amaro, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Miguel Oliveira Amaro, born on May 13.

Barbara Grollimund and Jennifer Clark purchased 46 Windsor Drive in Edgartown from Nicholas M. Litton TRS for $1,195,000 on May 6.

The Edgartown conservation commission Wednesday voted to allow no more than 200 vehicles at a time on the Trustees’ Leland and Wasque parcels, and no more than 30 on the Cape Pogue trails.

Spring is well underway, when many insectivores (birds that eat insects) arrive. And have they ever arrived.

What else can you say about the arrival of a famed fish? Known for its brilliant and beautiful coloration, mackerel are also admired for their historic abundance and one-time ease of harvesting.

Our pets of the week this week are Rocco and Meadow, adorable and very friendly Guinea Pigs.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $180,550 for the business week ending on Friday, May 10, 2024.