Between gray skies and rainstorms, I ventured out and bought two blueberry bushes and two rhubarb plants this week.

From the May 4, 1973 edition of the Vineyard Gazette by Margaret H. Freydberg:

With a rush of applicants overloading servers, the second round of the federal small business relief program was off to a rocky start.

Keepers of the Light, a documentary about the Gay Head Light, will be shown by American Public Television on public stations nationwide.

The town of Chilmark has announced early voting by mail for its annual town meeting in June.

The Island’s first hazardous waste collection of 2020 is taking place this Saturday, with some new restrictions.

The Wharf in Edgartown is offering up to 40 free carry-out meals of lasagna and salad for two to hospital workers and paramedics this Saturday.

Islanders needing help with the rent during the pandemic emergency are getting some relief, thanks to a joint program begun this month.

West Tisbury selectmen have set June 23 at the date for the annual town meeting, which will be held this year in the Oak Bluffs Tabernacle.

Former Martha’s Vineyard restaurateur Chris Fischer and his wife, actress-comedian Amy Schumer, make their Food Network debut.