May 1 is more than just the first day of the month.

Spring is really trying to get here, but now we have to go through the fog stage.

The Edgartown Council on Aging, in collaboration with Healthy Aging MV, has launched a new project called Chappy Connect.

The evening planets available for viewing are Jupiter and Mars. Jupiter is appearing in the western sky after sunset. The planet is in the zodiacal constellation Taurus, the bull. The planet is above the head of the bull and between the bull's horns. Jupiter won't be with us for very long. We've only got a couple of weeks to see it. Each night ahead, it appears lower in the western sky.

Speaking of Paul Revere’s ride and the shot heard around the world, I am remembering the late Jonathan Revere, who replied, in response to the obvious question: “I come from the branch of the family who said, ‘the brutish are coming.’”

It was an action-packed week. Many visitors were on Island for Easter, spring break and looking for summer jobs, and the weather has finally taken a nice turn to sunny and warm temperatures.

Hello Summer

Olivia Roberta Gately and Michael Patrick Gately of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Summer Larsen Gately, on April 6 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Summer weighed 6 pounds, 0.7 ounces.

Nominations for the annual Spirit of the Vineyard are now open. The award is given annually to honor those who have volunteered for one or more nonprofit organizations on the Island.

Theresa Manning's new place has a welcoming vibe — and a menu of updated classics everyone will love.

After a wave of complaints about the removal of benches from two bus shelters adjacent to the SSA terminal in Vineyard Haven earlier this month, the Tisbury select board agreed Tuesday to replace the benches.