As the Island moves into deep winter and employment opportunities become scarce, numerous organizations step up each season to help with food insecurity and isolation issues.

The Covid-19 pandemic has proved to be an artistic springboard for the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, which is about to present new work online, beginning Jan. 10.

Janelle Mooney and Wesley Haeselbarth of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Brynleigh Noelle Haeselbarth, born on Dec. 15, 2021.

Happy New Year to all from the board members, staff, volunteers and residents at the animal shelter.

Chutney Reynolds, a 16-year resident of Edgartown, died on Dec. 28 after a long and active life.

Bus passes, including annual passes, are now available online for touchless scanning via smartphone. Physical passes also remain available.

Following on the heels of Edgartown’s 2-1 vote Tuesday, the two-member West Tisbury select board agreed Wednesday to place the revised Islandwide housing bank article on this year’s annual town meeting warrant.

The library is naming its boardroom for the late educator, author and library trustee, with a public dedication planned for Jan. 31.

Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission purchased Lot 1 on Lobsterville Road in Aquinnah from David Lynch Trs., Peter Lynch Trs., Laura Lynch Trs. and Lynch Realty Trust for $2,150,000 on Dec. 30.

Island kids began the week with a totally unnecessary but thrilling early dismissal from school.