California was calling, so we went.

In years past I have been able to get away every spring. I had determined from experience that two weeks away would help me to withstand the two hectic months of summer on the Chappy Ferry.

The Edgartown select board on Tuesday appointed Sheetal Grande as its next tax collector to replace Melissa Kuehne who will retire in June after over 35 years on the job.

At the first in-person regular select board meeting in two years Tuesday night, Oak Bluffs christened the newly renovated town hall’s meeting room with the appointment of a new acting harbor master.

We have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first ruby-throated hummingbirds.

In my travels at the beginning of the week, there were a few complaints about the still-chilly days.

Invertebrate investigations dominated discussions in our house last week.

The LGBTQ+ progress pride flag will fly over Oak Bluffs for two weeks in June to coincide with pride month, following a select board discussion Tuesday.

Chilmark voters head to the polls today to cast their ballots for the proposed housing bank initiative, along with 15 town positions up for re-election but only one contested race.

The Edgartown select board heard from Richard Andre and Erik Peckar of Vineyard Power, an Island-based nonprofit focused on renewable energy, to discuss an upcoming job fair hosted by Vineyard Wind.