Decision on Superintendent Up in the Air

The all-Island school committee postponed action on choosing a successor for departing schools chief Dr. Matthew D’Andrea Wednesday, after assistant superintendent Richie Smith declined to take the job on an interim basis.

On the Trail of Magic

Artists Bill O’Callaghan and Heather Goff transformed the woods near their 
Chilmark home into a magical trail where dragons and faeries beckon you to 
join the tree spirits and leave your cares behind.

Chilmark Declines to Allow Pride Flag to Fly

The Chilmark select board voted this week not to widen its narrow flag policy to accommodate a request to fly an LGBTQ flag on town property. The policy is to allow only the American, state and town flags on town property.

West Tisbury School Wins Grant for Summer Session

The West Tisbury School will open a summer session in July for students who have fallen behind on their learning during the pandemic.

Summer Event Requests Pile Up in Oak Bluffs

With summer fast approaching, the Oak Bluffs select board Tuesday fielded a slew of proposals from businesses, residents and event planners.

Memorial Day Parade and March to the Sea

As Memorial Day weekend arrives, Island students will once again lead the way in paying tribute to those who gave the greatest sacrifice for their country.

Please Adopt Us: May 27

We have good news to report this week — Captain, the Silky terrier mix, has been adopted into his new forever home.

West Tisbury Town Column: May 27

Well, it's here. Summer.

Vineyard Haven Town Column: May 27

The Artisans Festival will open this weekend. Get to the Grange Hall on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Edgartown Town Column: May 27

We had great sun and nice breezes and we didn't melt with unbearable heat.

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