I think back to the days of old man Lenny Jason pulling up a chair at the Texaco and, in his deep booming voice, telling stories.

Jovanna and Jason Kenney, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Jana Kenney, born on Feb. 23 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Fabricia M. Deoliveira and Carlos Deoliveira, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Elisa Miranda Deoliveira, born on Feb. 26.

Douglas Souza Oliveira purchased 17 Syracuse avenue in Oak Bluffs from Ian Maclachlan for $915,000 on Feb. 22.

Complaining and saying "brrr" have no influence on the weather. It simply does not respond to criticism.

Beachcombers, start your engines! Or at least put your walking shoes on and get out there.

Singing birds can now be heard on most mornings: chickadees, titmice, Carolina wrens, cardinals and robins have been singing for most of February.

Marking another turning point in the pandemic, Islanders can now shop, dine out and enter most public buildings without masks.

The League of Women Voters is sponsoring candidate forums prior to local elections this spring.

A community gathering to support Ukraine will be held at Five Corners on Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m.