Edgartown Town Column: July 29

I hope by the time you are reading this we have found relief from the heat wave.

Chilmark Town Column: July 29

For some, sunset is just a thing that happens at the end of a day.

Chappaquiddick Town Column: July 29

The annual meeting of the Chappaquiddick Island Association is this Saturday at the community center.

Deadheading Time

We have not had measurable rain in more than a month.

Snake Eggs

It’s a girl! The big reveal didn't come with pink and blue fireworks, colored cake, or any other gender-reveal activities.

Diminishing Chorus

I do not normally get up at 5:30 on a Saturday morning.

‘Swim at Your Own Risk’ at Great Rock Bight

Due to poor water quality, the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank is advising visitors at Great Rock Bight in Chilmark to swim at their own risk.

No Recommendation from Oak Bluffs on Festival Ferry Diversion

The Oak Bluffs select board discussed diverting ferries in late August to accommodate Beach Road Weekend, but stopped short of endorsing or condemning the idea.

McLean Tapped as Dukes County Treasurer

Longtime former Tisbury town treasurer Tim McLean was appointed county treasurer, taking on some of the duties of retiring elected treasurer Ann Metcalf.

Third Attempt at Nantucket to Vineyard Swim Ends Early

Doug McConnell entered the water off Nantucket at 8:45 a.m. attempting to swim to the Vineyard to raise money for ALS. But the currents defeated him again and at 1:50 p.m. he was pulled up onto a boat by his guides.

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