Floyd Norton was soft spoken, exceedingly polite and never once did I hear him interrupt another person while they were speaking. That’s why it was so surprising when he told a risqué joke.

The sun has been shining, the sky is blue, and the temperature is above 30 degrees. Things are getting better.

I got thoroughly hacked the other day by someone who pretended to be me.

The sound of school buses not stopping at my corner twice a day this week is deafening. I miss it so. I am sure our kids are enjoying their week off.

The boys and girls high school hockey teams both lost in the first round of playoffs Thursday, with the girls losing in overtime 3-2 to Pembroke and the boys losing 2-1 to Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School.

On the maritime side, Mark Amundsen said his number one priority is to tackle the need for electric propulsion in future vessels.

A new Massachusetts law requiring safety training for all powerboat operators is being hailed by Island boaters and the first responders charged with their protection.

It’s school vacation week here on the Vineyard, which means even some of the hardier year-round businesses close their doors as students and parents exchange backpacks for suitcases.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $313,009.76 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $313,009.76 for the business week ending on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.