Early this year, just before the dark ages began, I was at the Dumptique looking for a picture frame for my “clown on black velvet” masterpiece.

In a normal time, when summer arrives vacation plans roll in. But since this is not a normal time our plan this summer is to go nowhere.

West Tisbury selectmen came under pressure Wednesday from residents calling for the town to enact a mandatory face mask rule.

The Count was one of my favorite characters on “Sesame Street.” Little did I know that another count — the bridge count of opponents’ points and distribution — would give me equal pleasure later in life.

In the spring issue of the American Bridge Association Bulletin, Vince Wilmot presents a pairing and an auction:

Heather and Patrick Hofer, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a son, Johannes Calvin Hofer

After experiencing issues of non-compliance, the Steamship Authority said it was tightening up its own ship with regard to mask-wearing on Wednesday.

Grocer Steve Bernier, author Skip Finley and community chronicler Julia Germani are this year’s recipients of the Martha’s Vineyard Medal.

Between a collapsed market for recyclables and rising expenses for collection, Tisbury is paying more than $100,000 a year to dispose of refuse — costs that are supposed to be paid for by user fees.

All services have resumed at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital after nearly four months of pandemic-related closures, as phase three reopening kicks into high gear.

There is a very nice mimosa in bloom at the mailbox area at the head of Snake Hollow.