Planets in the Morning

All our visible planets are in the morning sky and it is an impressive arrangement. A thin crescent moon appears right next to the red planet Mars on Sunday morning. The two are only a few degrees apart. It is possible you will see the bright planet Jupiter rising in the east at twilight. Jupiter will be more readily visible in the weeks and thus months ahead. But even better, note that the planet Saturn is a good deal to the right of Mars and to the south. Saturn is in proximity to the zodiacal constellation Aquarius.

West Tisbury Town Column: May 31

Do gardeners care if the colors match when planting their flower beds?

Chappy Town Column: May 31

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

Chilmark Town Column: May 31

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

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.

Please Adopt Us: May 31

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

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.

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.

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.

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