As winter weather descended on the Island this week, organizations have helped meet the needs of at-risk Islanders.

Noble, an award-winning therapy horse and beloved staff member at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, died in mid-December.

Birders fanned out across the Island in 13 groups Sunday as part of the Christmas Bird Count. The aim was to count as many avian species as they could identify throughout the day.

The Martha’s Vineyard branch of the NAACP held a Kwanzaa dinner Saturday for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt is working to recover after harsh winds destroyed a key component of their business earlier this month.

Firefighters were called 741 Main street at about 8:45 p.m. and the family that was inside the home was out safe by the time the police department responded.

The four-chair clinic, located at Mariners Landing in Edgartown, is part of Island Health Care’s mission to increase its primary care and medical services for both children and adults.

One hundred and thirty years ago the first Neighborhood Convention meeting took place, organized by Rev. Willard Packard, who began the tradition in 1894.

A new addition to Circuit avenue, Books Among Friends, has opened to raise money for the Oak Bluffs Public Library.

Over 300 families will have gifts under the tree this year thanks to the work of the Red Stocking Fund.