Edgartown
Jane Kentnor Dean purchased 9 Hannahs Way in Edgartown from Leo Catino for $1,099,000 on August 27.

Vanessa Hitomi Kataoka and Lucas Simoes, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Athena Hikari Kataoka Simoes, born on Sept. 2 at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.

Ana and Joenes Ribeiro, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Davi Couto Ribeiro, born on Sept. 2 at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital.

There are few changes I love more than the switch from summer to fall. I know the calendar still has us in summer, but the weather is simply delightful.

What a difference one week makes. Last week included 14 species, eight of which were migrating through rather than species that nest on the Island.

There has been a rash of complaints across the Island.

Did we make it? Traffic already seems to be less. Keep in mind the school buses and our children headed off to school or returning after their school day.

Eileen Maley

Potluck suppers are back. They are the epitome of the purpose of the Chappy Community Center.

"Always believe something wonderful is going to happen" is a quote I read somewhere recently and, although I am not certain who to attribute it to, I know it seems quite fitting for early September.