I was so delighted that the Strand movie theatre will be restored and the one in Vineyard Haven.

“Everyone is relieved to see reliable proof of spring — blooming magnolias and hyacinths refresh the air and our winter-beaten spirits.”

On behalf of everyone involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program on Martha’s Vineyard, I would like to thank you for the excellent article.

I lived in Chilmark in the winter of 1967 to 1968, next door to Charlie Maida, who we became good friends with.

An abandoned house, falling into decay, has always been regarded with a sort of dread. The Island has had many such houses and some of them have been called haunted.

Katie and Nathan Vieira of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Charles Elliott Vieria, born on May 3 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Late Tuesday night, the last quarter moon rises in the east at about midnight. The moon is in the zodiacal constellation Capricornus, a constellation we normally associate with autumn. The stories about this old mythological constellation vary depending on the source. To the Greek it is half goat, half fish — a sea goat. Other mythological stories describe it as a god with a goat’s head.

Saundra Hart and Nick LaBell of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Azealia Beatrix LaBell, born on May 2.

The weekend weather was very good, so much warmer that even the grass is starting to green up. Sunday found us under a blue sky with much milder temperatures.

The high school Minnesingers have been busy preparing for this weekend’s spring concert, which features choreography set to music from Oscar nominated and winning films. Performances are Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.