Ever so slowly, little green buds emerge from the oaks, and temperatures tiptoe towards temperateness.

Climate change is about much more than extreme weather.

Black cargo in shackles / The bondage of slaves / Willing to die to be free

Weekend Juneteenth events continue, including tours of the Amistad, a replica of the historic vessel that was the setting of a slave revolt in 1839. The cultural festival, originally scheduled for Saturday in the Tabernacle is now at Union Chapel, beginning at 3 p.m.

We are always interested in the destiny of the Island's old houses, and it is worth comment that the once famous Dr. Tucker cottage in Oak Bluffs has now become the state police barracks.

After narrowly rejecting the budget last month, Aquinnah voters easily passed the town’s $432,432 portion of the budget 39-2.

Healthy Aging MV, the Island Disability Coalition and the Dukes County Commission have launched a survey to determine the level of accessibility at local beaches.

We are delighted to report that Snort, the tri-color Persian cat, is out on a trial adoption.

I had the great pleasure of joining Sheriff's Meadow Foundation's Winging It 4-H club for a tour of Quansoo Farm.

The weather has been fairly typical for early June: cool at night, very little rain and some summery days.