Crisp days and nights as we head into autumn.

A possible record bonito did not cross the scales during the first week of action, as the fisherman had not registered for the derby.

Two historic statues have been brought together for display at the Mariposa Museum in Oak Bluffs.

At this time, our Island animal shelter remains open for official business and by appointment only.

Frank R. and Sarah L. Bazos purchased 11 Howell Lane in Chilmark from Marc. R. Villa and Margaret W. Villa for $2,660,000 on Sept. 8.

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $634,970.04 for the business week ending on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.

The New England Foundation for the Arts has made grants to the Aquinnah Cultural Center and the Yard through the United States Arts Resilience Fund.

So far we have had no luck. The gray heron that was on Tuckernuck and Muskeget last week has not been seen again.

The truth is, for garden snails, love hurts.

Last Monday and Tuesday were a bit hazy. NPR reported it was a smoke plume from the wildfires out west.