Old Curious was at it again.

There are young birds in our yards, woods, fields and on our beaches. Their antics are fun to watch and their presence confirms that this species has indeed nested here.

I was so happy with last week’s rain. A day or two without the hauling of hoses is a huge pleasure.

First Friday is this week.

Soo Whiting revived her July 4 celebrations with pyrotechnical thunder and lightning at her property on Tisbury Great Pond.

Chappy Ferry service will be interrupted by Fourth of July festivities.

I wished for rain and we got it. We needed it but at times it seemed that the sky really did open. We have been lucky that the humidity has spared us so far.

Governor Maura Healey recently announced the appointment of Oak Bluffs resident Pamela Everhart to the board of directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority.

July is Sea Bass quotas and Fluke for Luke, friends and fireworks, after work ocean dips and late night ice cream treats.

The select board Tuesday voted to proceed with a new building plan in an attempt to solve the nonprofit school's space crunch.