I guess we were lucky we only got rain. The weather is getting warmer and the wind forgot to go with the rest of the storm.

Chilmark joins the rest of the Island in sending condolences to the family of Alexandro Garcia of Springfield, who died last Wednesday in a moped accident in our town.

On Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Neville Frankel will give a reading and discussion of his novel Bloodlines at the Vineyard Haven Public Library, 200 Main street, Vineyard Haven.

The PigPen Theatre Company is coming back. For those out of the loop, this company spent many summers on the Vineyard, perfecting its musical play The Old Man and The Old Moon.

On Saturday, July 12, Ellen Liman invites you to head to the beach, by way of the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse art gallery.

The Edgartown Garden Tour and Tea celebrates 25 years this Wednesday, July 16. Participants can stroll through 10 beautiful gardens along South Water street.

Just in time for peak season, the Oak Bluffs police department has promoted three police officers while hiring another officer to join the ranks.

Oak Bluffs native Nicholas Curelli was named sergeant last month after sailing through a grueling promotional process, police chief Erik Blake said.

Appointment season continued in Tisbury last Tuesday as the board of selectmen continued to fill positions on town committees.

Next weekend Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse opens its second play of the summer season: Search: Paul Clayton. The world premiere opens with previews on July 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Alex’s Place at the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard hosts two events this weekend: a concert featuring Lowland Hum and Charlie Nadler's stand-up comedy.