We all have a million regrets but there is that one we carry around like a sack of cement sitting squarely on the heart. The writer reflects.

The first exports from New England to Europe were two cargoes of sassafras, gathered by Martin Pring and his company on Martha’s Vineyard and the neighboring islands and taken by Pring to England in ship Speedwell and bark Discoverer, two small vessels.

I realize the bike path has to be plowed so maybe it’s time to hire someone who an actually drive a snowplow without destroying everything in its path.

Cooperative food markets are owned by the members who join them for an initial but reasonable investment. The markets work within the local community to offer local farm produce, dairy, seafood and meats along with regional produce and a wide variety of quality and organic dry goods and products.

The following letter was sent to NStar, the state Department of Agriculture, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission and Tisbury town boards:

Democracy doesn’t work without competitive elections in which different points of view can be heard.

On Saturday evening, the Minnesinger parent group hosted its first annual mid-winter ball and gala at the Harbor View Hotel. The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Minnesingers and their director Janis Wightman wish to thank the parents and all the volunteers for their many hours of time and tireless efforts.

Martha’s Vineyard listener supported public radio station WCAI has increased its flagship signal on 90.1 FM from 1,200 watts to 12,500 making it more accessible to more people on the Cape and Islands.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $158,299.20 for the business week ending on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. The land bank receives its funds from a two per cent fee charged on many Vineyard real estate transactions.

Well, I don’t even know what to say about the weather. Even the south is now getting this unpredictable weather. All I can say is “Welcome to New England,” and we will see what tomorrow brings.