An interview with David Vigneault, executive director of the Dukes County Regional Housing Authority

Even without striped bass in the derby this year, the number of fish crossing the scales each day routinely reaches triple digits.

We have kittens. Two eight-week old kittens have come to stay until forever homes can be found.

Three members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) are among seven Wampanoag tribal members whose voices guide a virtual exhibit that opens today at the Harvard University Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

Morning Star Healy and John J. Healy Jr., of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Everett Arthur Healy, born on Oct. 5.

Megan and Jason Giordano, of Oak Bluffs, announce the birth of a daughter, Alexandria Grace Giordano, born on Sept. 30.

Joice and Bruno Da Silva, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Stella Louise Silva, born on Oct. 2.

David W. Rommel and Patricia A. Rommel purchased 38 Morse street in Edgartown from 38 Morse Street LLC for $6,875,000 on Sept. 28.

Dedicated and perhaps obsessive birders live for this.

In my house, foraging is a favorite family pastime.