On Saturday four Vineyard men went hiking on Mount Washington in New Hampshire. On the descent Conor, 22, and Adam, 24, took a wrong turn onto Tuckerman Ravine, triggering an avalanche. They plunged 800 feet but miraculously survived.

Helen C. Fischbeck purchased 10 Meshaket Way in Oak Bluffs from Rodney P. Silvia and Karen L. Silvia for $667,500 on Dec. 27.

Help is available for those needing assistance in signing up for the SNAP/food assistance program.

Lighthouse Properties announces that Sheylah Callen has joined their team of real estate professionals.

Faced with a lawsuit challenging its right to build a casino in Aquinnah, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is seeking to have the case decided in federal, not state court.

Rev. Bill Clark will lead the worship service and Susan Klein will present East of the Vineyard during this month's Neighborhood Convention.

Slow Food Martha’s Vineyard and the Martha’s Vineyard Family Center are serving up a presentation on how to avoid genetically engineered foods on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the regional high school.

Talented folks at the Federated Church on South Summer street in Edgartown are ready to entertain on Saturday, Jan. 25, when they present their All Church Cabaret.

The Trustees of Reservations invite you to explore some of the unique properties around Martha’s Vineyard with a series of winter walks.

As Aboveground Records prepares to close its doors on Saturday, owner Mike Barnes declares that this week is all about hanging out. “This week isn’t about commerce, it’s about friendship," he said on Sunday afternoon.