I read the best Calvin Trillin quote this week. “My mother served leftovers for 27 years. A team of anthropologists has been sent in search of the original meal.”

From Schnauzers to Shelties and Siamese to Chartreux, Lynn Christoffers, photographer and author of Cats of Martha’s Vineyard, will be taking free pet pictures on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The Oak Bluffs School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2013-2014 academic year.

The Edgartown School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2013-2014 academic year.

With virtually no discussion, the regional high school district committee voted Monday to certify an $18.6 million operating budget for the coming year. Salary increases, funding for a school resource officer and a recently completed roof replacement project are all including in the spending package.

After 20 years of serving pizzas and Italian fare in the heart of Edgartown, Lattanzi’s Restaurant is closed for business.

On Sunday, Dec.1, shot gunners came and enjoyed the crisp fall weather to compete in this year’s Rod and Gun Club’s Fall Shoot. Matt Cromwell of Edgartown bested 11 challengers to take the club’s 2013 first place and Top Gun fall honors.

The 16-page complaint filed in the state Supreme Judicial Court claims the tribe breached a 1983 land claims settlement agreement by taking steps to allow gaming in Aquinnah.

Amy Koenig Da Silva and Rene Da Silva of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Anabel Louise Da Silva, born on Dec. 1 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Heather McCarthy and Joseph McCarthy of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Maggie Ames McCarthy, born on Nov. 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.