Cats, both feral and domestic, pose a threat to the Island’s fragile piping plover population, biologists say. But an effort to humanely trap the cats has raised concern among members of an Island group that finds homes for unwanted cats.

I still remember my first day at the charter school. It was the first time I could go to school in jeans, and a T-shirt. I was not shy or anything, but I only knew about 10 words in English.

A hurricane outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association says the region will be seeing hurricane activity at normal or less than normal levels. The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.

First time offered, contemporary house and guest house located just steps from 300 feet of shoreline.  Perfectly situated on a grassy knoll amidst mature oakes and windswept pines lies the main house featuring a cathedral ceiling great room with fireplace, open dining and gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Spacious decks lead to the charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath guesthouse and a grassy path takes you to the private dock with access to the Atlantic Ocean just a short boat ride away. Exclusive: $7.9 million.

Ruth C. Guilford, daughter of Mark and Linda Guilford of Vineyard Haven, was awarded a dual master’s degree in elementary education and specialist teacher in reading.

Emily C. Hunsaker and Philip M. Hunsaker of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Frances M. Hunsaker, born on May 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Families and students gathered beneath a whimsically-decorated tent Sunday afternoon to celebrate the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School graduation. “Trust your heart,” Fawn Pelletier, a 13-year student of the school told her four fellow graduates.

On a cool, breezy day with nearly-summer sunshine, Islanders of all ages were in high spirits as they walked laps around the regional high school track Saturday. The annual walkathon is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Vanessa the green sea serpent basks in the sun from Memorial Day to Labor Day in a shallow pond off Beach Road. In the past three decades, she has had babies, nearly drowned in Hurricane Bob and posed for countless photos. And this summer, she has a book.

From pint-sized elementary school violinists to high school musicians who now play at an advanced level, the all-Island spring orchestra concert at the Performing Arts Center marked a first of its kind for the public school music program. Strings teacher Nancy Jephcote led the program.