Wouldn't it be nice if a project such as the proposed 40B housing project at the Donaroma's site and adjoining lots could go before the Martha's Vineyard Commission or any other planning board and be met with: "This proposal is of vital importance to the Island."

The approach of cool weather once more brings the seagulls of the Vineyard into the public eye.

The Oak Bluffs project is meant to upgrade the regularly-congested area near where the Patriot and Island Queen ferries dock by building a roundabout, reconfiguring parking spots and establishing larger pedestrian walkways.

We're delighted to report that Jasmine's adoption has been finalized.

The bill would close what the lawmakers called a loophole in the state’s campaign finance law. The state currently requires the disclosure of funds that people use to support or oppose ballot questions and sets spending caps for all state elections except town meetings.

We feed birds because we want to see birds close to our houses, to see birds up-close and personal.

Tuesday morning's sky was really amazing. I can imagine a similar sky being part of Michelangelo's vision for the Sistine Chapel.

You don't know jack.

Our accomplished writer Geraldine Brooks has won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for her book, Horse.

It is the time of year when you dress in the morning and go outside to find you dressed too warm, so layers is the way to go.