Invest In Our Planet is the official theme for the 53rd annual celebration of Earth Day on April 22, and the Island’s conservation agencies, nonprofits and libraries are creating a diverse array of activities for Islanders to do just that.

Construction on an Edgartown skilled nursing complex with workforce housing could start later this year after it received its final state approval this week.

Elizabeth P. Wojdak Trs. and Elizabeth P. Wojdak Revocable Living Trust purchased 21 Tea Lane in Chilmark from Elizabeth Lunbeck for $1,300,000 on April 10.

The return of colorful songbirds to my yard is a welcome sign.

We are going through our typical April.

The Island's first Earth Day festival will be held at the Martha's Vineyard Museum on Saturday, April 22.

A public information workshop and listening session will be hosted by the Chappy Ferry Steering Committee and the consultants from Fuss & O'Neill on Thursday, April 27.

Katherine Wilson and Casey Decker, of West Tisbury, announces the birth of a daughter, Ruby Azalea Decker, born on April 7.

Olivia and Jack Sheerin, of Falmouth, announce the birth of son, Axel Robert Sheerin, born April 7 at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Construction to modify a deck at the Homeport restaurant in Menemsha was halted last week after the Chilmark building department found the new owners hadn’t secured a building permit.