At Vineyard House’s annual Water Tasting fundraiser, guests were immediately reminded of what was at stake as they drove in to the gala Thursday evening.

I was somewhat dismayed Monday evening of last week. I had just left the Radio Farm stage after singing and playing my acoustic guitar.

The Sharks players aren't the only ones this season getting the fans into a baseball frenzy. Sharky is a celebrity in its own right.

Firefighters responded to the corner of Kennebec avenue and Samoset avenue at 12:44 a.m. for a report of a Dodge Charger hitting a house, Oak Bluffs deputy fire Chief Stephen Foster said.

U.S. Rep. Bill Keating urged federal offshore wind regulators to establish a new protocol to ensure town and tribal officials are notified when something goes wrong. 

A Chelmsford woman allegedly crashed a SUV into a utility pole by the State Road gas station in West Tisbury early Friday morning, knocking out power for nearby homes for a brief period. 

Venus, the brightest planet in the evening sky is getting easier to see. Have you seen it yet? Venus sets almost an hour after the sun. It is so close to the setting sun, you need a clear view of the horizon and maybe some luck. Look only after the sun has set, perhaps almost a half hour.

Island churches and worship centers, by the numbers.

All illustrations by Chris Burrell.

At Nell, Bosun and Captain keep the ship running.

Circuit Arts recently honored Dawn Porter with its inaugural Icon Award for a lifetime of achievement in film. The organization has shown nine of the seasonal Vineyarder’s films.