Gazette columnist Will Monast, who wrote Tales from Gosnold for the Gazette and had a devoted following, died on Feb. 18. What follows is a column by him first published in June 2013.

Dad’s a drunk named Bull, brother Jimmy is an ex con dealing heroin, and Cooper Harrison is stepping in a pile of donkey manure on a regular basis as part of his job as the animal control officer for a small New England town called Harmony Farms.

As surely as winter sets in and the weather becomes cold and uncomfortable, there is talk of eel stifle among Vineyarders.

Recently a developer resubmitted a plan to subdivide a seven-acre parcel of land off the narrow lane, Mullen Way in Edgartown.

The following letter was sent to the Oak Bluffs historical commission.

It's time say farewell. For 59 years, the Vineyard has been a second home.

Thank you so much for putting Mev Good’s interview with Linsey Lee, plus two photos, in today’s Gazette.

Monday, President's Day, was a challenging one for travel on the Vineyard.

The family of Virginia Hall would like to convey our sincerest appreciation for the prayers, cards, support and acts of kindness.

Recently the Chicken Alley Thrift Shop (Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Thrift Shop) completed a large and involved renovation project.