A small crowd gathered at the Chilmark Library on Tuesday to hear a talk from prominent lawyer, Harvard professor and seasonal Chilmark resident Alan Dershowitz about his new book.

The Massachusetts School Building Authority approval is the first state-supported step toward replacing or overhauling the aging school.

Island children who are victims of sexual and physical assault will be able to conduct interviews with trained experts on the Island for the first time under a new agreement between Vineyard and mainland organizations.

The half-day dismissal brought celebrations and reflections from students, teachers and parents alike. Some were nervous about transitions, others thrilled for the end of homework and the start of beach time.

You'll have a hard time deciding when you look at the menu, but here are five things we'd put at the top of our list.

Keith Maxwell filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Steamship Authority on June 9, saying he fractured his right fibula due to the unseaworthiness of the M/V Nantucket.

Like two sides of a tapestry, Walker T. Roman’s figurative and abstract art work together.

For Julia Tarka, a commitment to Edgartown means not just nurturing a business but joining and leading civic organizations as well.

For culinary professional Katie Leaird, the Edgartown Village Market will offer a chance to turn her passion for handmade pasta into a small business.

If Jon Malone’s affinity for endurance sports is any indication, he’s in it for the long haul at Edgartown Bicycles.