On the masthead of the Vineyard Gazette, typically on page six, to the right of the logo of a plump bunch of grapes is this: Established in 1846 A Journal of Island Life.

I never met Rez Williams, the revered Vineyard artist who died in February. Nevertheless, he was a kind of hero for me, an artist rooted in a place and community.

Dear Mom and Dad, things are going great and we have made some strides here on the Island. Here at my place we have completed a number of projects that would be the envy of my neighbors, if there were any.

If you were to choose any one Island occupation that was peculiar to the Vineyard and the coastal area surrounding it, scalloping would undoubtedly run a strong race for first place.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $83,370 for the business week ending on Friday, May 17, 2024.

This week is National EMS Week and we would be remiss if we did not recognize and applaud the excellent partnership Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has with all of our first responders here on the Island.

It appears that the acrimony over the access to and management of our beaches continues unabated. First, a few facts.

Dukes County public health educator Fernando Lana has been providing Portuguese translation and interpreting services for an array of public health concerns. He started working with the Island’s boards of health as a volunteer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

Galleries in Edgartown are opening their doors this month, with one of the town’s art mainstays now located at a new address.