Architect Phil Regan of Hutker Architects went to the select board Tuesday to represent his clients that have received sticker shock from the new building permit process. Aquinnah calculates its building permit fee by charging $10 for every $1,000 of construction. 

Democrats and Republicans on the Island followed statewide trends in the presidential primaries Tuesday, with the former backing President Joe Biden and the latter picking former President Donald Trump over Nikki Haley. 

The influx of funding is part of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, released on Monday. 

It was a playoff tough loss for the Vineyarders as they dug themselves into a 17-6 hole after the first period.

The West Tisbury School presents Schoolhouse Rock LIVE, JR. on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. All shows take place at the school.

Voting for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine’s annual Best of the Vineyard contest continues through Saturday, April 6.

The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard will host a candidate forum on Saturday, March 23 for candidates running for office in Edgartown.

Joseph McLaughlin joined the organization in late February after decades as director of properties at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Rhode Island, according to the Trustees.

Kailey Manzone and Nicholas Mazone, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a son, Maxim Joseph Manzone, born on March 2.

Traci Smith went before the Oak Bluffs select board last week, requesting licenses for her proposed Martha’s Vineyard Black Book Festival inside and on the lawn of the Island Inn.