Still Persisting

The beauty of fall migration is that some migrants unexpectedly persist. Of course daytime temperatures in the low 70s, help.

Tomato Time

It’s been downright hot for several days. I overdress in the mornings and by midday, the truck turns into a closet.

Something’s Fishy

Since the end of the Derby has come and gone, it is not the anglers or their escapades that have me pondering poisson.

Vineyard Wind Plans to Remove More Turbine Blades

GE Vernova, the manufacturer of the blades for the wind farm south of the Island, said Wednesday that it intends to remove more turbine blades as a precautionary measure, while taking steps to strengthen others.

Chilmark Dog Makes Reading a Little Less Ruff

This school year, students in Melissa McNickles' second and third grade class have started reading to Molly, a great Pyrenees mix, to practice reading aloud.

Harbor Homes Drops Shelter Plan for Dukes County Avenue

Harbor Homes announced the purchase agreement last summer, but its wastewater application was denied by the town, according to the nonprofit.

Oak Bluffs Names Stephen Foster as Fire Chief

The town select board appointed deputy chief Stephen Foster to the permanent post Tuesday night. Mr. Foster will take the helm of the department on Dec. 21, when Chief Nelson Wirtz retires.

Library Improvements Top Tisbury Special Town Meeting

At the meeting Dec. 17, voters will be asked to approve more than $8 million for library improvements.

Driver Hurt in West Tisbury Rollover Crash

Firefighters and police responded to the intersection of State Road and Old County Road around 4:20 p.m. for the collision.

Tourism Summit Talks State of the Industry

Island tourism officials raised the prospect of better courting international visitors at a new tourism conference held in Edgartown this week. 

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