One of the lead news stories lately has been the sharp price decline in the price of gasoline.

Just wondering why nothing was mentioned in the derby article about some of the derby grand leaders. Such as the winning bass, which led the entire derby at 39.77 pounds.

Noble, a 28-year-old Percheron cross, has retired as a therapy horse for Rising Tide Therapeutic Equestrian Center and is searching for a home with plenty of pasture and a few equine friends to keep him company. Since 2007, Noble has worked full time to bring therapy, love and joy to over a hundred children and adults with special needs and he has earned a well-deserved rest after giving so much to so many. Rising Tide’s mantra is: “In riding a horse . . . we borrow freedom.”

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, there will be a public advisory question on the ballot to expand the plume exposure emergency planning zone (EPZ) to include Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.

In memory of my husband David who died Sept. 29, our family would like to thank so many in the Vineyard community who made his almost 30 summers here so memorable and special.

It was a busy week of travel and league competition for the Vineyarders, as everyone except the girls’ soccer team suited up to play this past week.

Forgiveness is a hard topic, so hard most people prefer to avoid it until it’s too late.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $164,843 for the business week ending on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.

On Monday evening, the skies were perfect for standing near the surf at South Beach in Edgartown and hoping to watch a rocket launching hundreds of miles away. The brightest stars were appearing one by one. The crescent moon hung over the open water, not far from where we expected to see a large commercial Antares rocket built by the Orbital Sciences Corp take off from Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Va.

The rocket was loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.

Rosalie Powell is devoted to the 19th century of art hooking, teaching and practicing the skill at her West Tisbury studio. This year, she won a major award at a hand-hooked rug competition. "To rug hookers it's a huge prize, like a Pulitzer," Ms. Powell said.