The weather gods toyed with the Holmes Hole fleet this past week. Thursday’s race was cancelled due to rain and lightning.

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For the past 40 years the Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena has been a gathering place for Island families, and a place where rink rats grew into hockey and figure skating stars. On Thursday, August 21, the Ice Savours benefit takes place at Farm Neck.

A line of people eager to greet Mrs. Clinton stretched all the way to the Steamship Authority wharf just before the rainy-day event Wednesday at the Bunch of Grapes Bookstore in Vineyard Haven. The former Secretary of State and longtime Island visitor was noncommittal about a run for the presidency.

Renee Balter, Richard Paradise and the late Dorothy Bangs were honored Monday night for their commitment to preserving the art, history and culture of the Island.

For a cuteness fix stop by the animal shelter. Hearts melt on seeing the kittens, the guinea pigs and the sweet Parson Russell terrier now in residence. Usually found carrying his tennis ball around, Jack is a small brown and white guy who was a stray found in West Tisbury. He is house trained, friendly, and can do tricks. Jack is a gem, sure to brighten the life of a new owner. The shelter has had him neutered, vaccinated and chipped in preparation for his new home. We hope the perfect owner will arrive to adopt him soon.

President Obama has enjoyed a working vacation, remaining in contact with multiple international leaders and receiving briefings from his staff, deputy press secretary Eric Schultz told reporters in a Wednesday morning briefing at the Edgartown School.

Anastasia M. Carter and William N. Camacho of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Noelle Camacho, born on August 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

I know everything seems damp, but when you dig into the ground just a few inches down is nothing but powder. But the forecast is looking good for the rest of the week.

Loïs Mailou Jones (1905 – 1998) was arguably one of the more accomplished of Martha’s Vineyard artists. The former Oak Bluffs summer resident has had three books written about her art.