Chilmark Town Column: May 31

When Brooks was in elementary school, it was a challenge to find books he enjoyed reading.

Chappy Town Column: May 31

The running of the sixth annual Chappy foot race will be on Sunday June 30.

Hello Quinn

Caitlin and John Riordan, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Quinn Mary Riordan, born on May 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Nature Is Grand

I’m a relatively light sleeper, so Monday night’s thunderstorm was, as they say, a rude awakening. The news covered much more serious damage from the fast-moving storm.

Recent Real Estate Transactions: Week Ending May 24

Nicholas Paul purchased 81 Oyster Pond Road in Edgartown from William Newman Trust and Jane Newman Nominee Trust for $5,228,210 on May 23.

Please Adopt Us: May 31

Good news! Guinea pigs Rocco and Meadow were adopted together. Here’s to lots of fun times for all.

Exciting Discovery

It’s about time. I got an email from Wayne Smith with an attached photograph of a hawk at the nest containing three chicks. Finally, with that photo, the red-shouldered hawk becomes the newest species known to nest on the Island.

Rise Showcases Edge of Seventeen Recital

RISE Vineyard Performing Arts presents their 17th annual recital on Sunday, June 2.

Land Bank Revenues: Week ending May 24

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of 365,544.20 for the business week ending on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Fern Fun

John Muir had a fondness for ferns. He encouraged this activity: “Spread a fern-frond over a man’s head and worldly cares are cast out, and freedom and beauty and peace come in.”

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