It is August and the nesting season is winding down.

What a relief on Tuesday morning to finally have a reprieve from the humidity.

August - there's something about this particular month that brings about an atmospheric unease.

As I write this the weather is on and telling us that the humidity is going away and the temperature on the islands will be in the 70s.

Nothing says West Tisbury summer more than the Agricultural Fair, which opens Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18.

The Chappaquiddick Island Association has been busy lately.

From public nudity to the politics of celebrity, no topic was off limits at the Moth storytelling event on Saturday.

Spirits were high at the Navigator Homes groundbreaking ceremony on Monday as Islanders, politicians and guests celebrated the landmark in affordable housing and nursing care for the Island’s elderly population.

Long flowing skirts, sweat and anticipation enveloped Union Chapel Monday night as dancers rehearsed for the 28th annual Built on Stilts Dance Festival. Opening night is August 8.

Two waterfront lots are part of this unique 4.40 acre offering - a 1.30 acre lot with a pre-existing four bedroom and three bathroom dwelling and a 3.10 acre vacant lot to build! This exquisite waterfront sanctuary boasts breathtaking views and serene surroundings on Katama Bay. The enchanting home offers ample space for comfortable living both indoors and outdoors.