Pedicule turn brilliant red when sassafrass fruit is ripe.

Brilliant Bits

I was seeing red. It wasn’t a case of anger, just of observation. Walking along a trail recently, I noticed a scattering of small bright red objects along the sandy trail.

Lingering Longer

Most, but not all Baltimore orioles have left for points south by now, but some will linger into January.

Katama General Store Goes Up for Sale

Owned by Jackie and Doug Korell, the 3,000-square foot barn-style building and .67-acre property on Katama Road is listed for $5.5 million.

Morning Glory Master Class

I am officially an old person. I’m going to complain about perfectly fine weather. We could use some rain.

Oak Bluffs Works to Recover Money Lost in Cyber Scam

While the town attempts to recoup the money through insurance, town officials say they are planning a special town meeting article to transfer $332,000 to cover grant money lost in the cyber scam.

Tisbury Planning Board Seeks Interim Member

The Tisbury planning board is short one member after Elaine Miller resigned last month. The board is advertising for Tisbury residents willing to serve the rest of Ms. Miller’s five-year term.

Court Report: Week Ending Sept. 20

The following cases were heard in Edgartown district court.

African American Heritage Trail Dedicates New Site in Oak Bluffs

On Sunday, the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard is highlighting Ambler B. Wormley, a World War I veteran and gas station proprietor who lived in Oak Bluffs.

Steamship Authority Pauses New Website

After more than two years of development, the Steamship Authority’s long-delayed new website has been put on hold until a new reservations system is in place.

Rare Tarpon Caught Off Chappaquiddick

Halifax fisherman Richard Mann was aiming for a derby fish, but hooked a 6-foot tarpon Sunday.

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