Jennifer Vogel, of Edgartown, has been appointed the new executive director of Vineyard House, the Island's sober living community, the organization announced this week.

Fossil Day 2022 will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs from 2 to 6 p.m.

Since 1971, Gus Ben David has built poles for ospreys to nest and placed them throughout the Island. In just over 50 years he’s seen 160 poles placed — varying in size and location, but always high above their surroundings.

The next assistant superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard public schools could be a retired educator or other Island resident, according to the man who held the job for seven years before becoming the school system’s top administrator in July.

On a rainy primary election day, voters were turning out in a steady trickle across the Island to select candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, district attorney and, most energetically, sheriff.

Tisbury voters are getting something extra in their ballots for the midterm election in November: a yes/no question on whether restaurants with liquor licenses may legally serve alcohol without requiring the purchase of a meal.

Vineyard students went back to school today and the rhythms of a new year could be seen all over the Island.

Here are some more bidding questions:

Q. 1—Sitting South, with East dealing and no one vulnerable, you hold:

♠️ 6
♥️ 10 7
♦️ A Q J 10 6
♣️ A K Q 3 2

East opens 4♠️. What do you bid?

A.—4NT. This is not an ace-asking bid but one that shows a two-suited hand. Partner should respond in the lowest suit that has at least three-card support. More often than not, 4NT will advertise both minors. Hearts and a minor are not beyond the realm of possibility.

Q. 2—Sitting South, with North dealing and East-West vulnerable, you hold:

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for primary elections for state offices from governor to sheriff.

All voters will see contests for governor and lieutenant governor while Democrats will also determine candidates for attorney general, secretary of the state, auditor, and sheriff. Republicans will also find contests for representative in Congress, state senator, and district attorney on their ballots.

For the final Sunday of Union’s Chapel’s summer season, Rev. Dr. Aliya Browne took the pulpit to talk about temptation, whether it be an extra apple fritter from Back Door Donuts, or the lure of money.