It doesn't need to be raining here on the Vineyard for the traffic to get downright laughable.

Fleas are not fun, unless they are of the circus-performing variety. 

Altered routes for over-sand vehicles and restrictive new dog policies are among changes in the offing for Chappaquiddick beaches owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations.

Arrests for drunk driving and minor traffic accidents occupied Island police over the July Fourth weekend.

The Edgartown Fourth of July parade roared back Monday after a two-year hiatus, with Island institutions turning out in the historic Vineyard tradition.

Marking 25 years of crowd-pleasing performances, the Community Chorus show was also Peter Boak’s final concert as director. After announcing his retirement in 2020, Mr. Boak postponed his departure due to Covid restrictions.

Duplicate bridge has returned to the Vineyard after a two-year absence owing to Covid. Games are now scheduled through Labor Day for Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m., both in the Vineyard Haven Senior Center. Please check the attached box for reservation requirements.

We began the season on June 30,with six tables ably directed by Eric Stricoff. As is the case in every bridge game, there was much to talk about in the play.
On Board 24 West was dealing, with no one vulnerable:

Martha’s Vineyard marked the national holiday Monday with parades large and small, in a return to well-loved traditions.

The Orange Peel Bakery in Aquinnah is not a traditional dance space. Yet this past Friday, it hosted the Brooklyn-based dance troupe Urban Bush Women in conjunction with the Yard.

The spirit of July Fourth was in the air Sunday as Union Chapel kicked off its 2022 summer season with a sermon by Keisha Lance Bottoms.