A four-week-old investigation into an alleged sexual assault in the State Forest remains open and unsolved, Edgartown police said this week.

Chilmark voters approved funding for a new Center for Living facility but said no to a new school administration building.

Within a week of the grand opening of the Loft last month, the Oak Bluffs bar violated nine liquor control regulations, police said Tuesday.

Julia and Ryan Smith of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Hudson Ryan Smith, born on April 27 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Our newest stray, Loco, has been renamed Logo. Two other tuxedo boys chase each other around the cat room.

Oak Bluffs enjoyed its first cruise ship visit last weekend when the 632’ Amadea anchored off of our northeastern coastline.

I hope you all rested up during the snow months because the Island offers so much excitement from now on, starting with tomorrow’s annual Bike MS: Ride the Vineyard. The fun, fun ride is brought to you by the New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and our own Boys and Girls Club. It is not too late to register to ride; registration on the day of the ride is $35 plus a $2.50 pledge requirement.

It is Tuesday, April 27, as I write and this morning was so cold but by sunset it was 60 degrees. The sun was shining and it seemed that all of a sudden it was very green outside.

Chilmark sends April on her way with few regrets . . . a wet, windy and generally unfriendly month this year. However, the early flowers persevered and we have high hopes for a friendly May.

Once again I was able to scoop the news of the week from my co-columnist Brad and the event occurred practically in his backyard no less!