Christmas came early for storm-chasers this year, as a major storm forecast to bring 65 mph wind gusts and heavy rain approaches New England ahead of the holiday weekend.

Cape Pogue residents sounded off last week on over-sand vehicle usage at Chappaquiddick beaches owned and managed by The Trustees of Reservations, as the organization attempts to renew its permits with the town of Edgartown.

The Edgartown select board discussed a flurry of business licenses at its meeting Monday, including a change in ownership of The Square Rigger restaurant and the opening of a new cafe on North Water street.

In the face of holiday travel and a “tri-demic” of flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on the Island, health officials are once again urging residents to take caution.

The Edgartown select board approved a 15 per cent fare rate increase for the Chappy Ferry, as residents continued to pepper leadership with questions about the ferry’s financials.

When pop star Lizzo took the stage at the People’s Choice Awards on Dec. 6, she shared her spotlight with a member of the Chappaquiddick tribe of the Wampanoag Indian Nation.

Thanks to a grant of over $2.5 million spread out over 10 years, Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is in the market for a permanent emergency shelter to better serve the Island’s homeless population.

Russia and the U.S. exchanged Brittney Griner for arms dealer Viktor Bout Thursday. But conspicuously absent from the deal was Paul Whelan, the brother of an Island artist, who remains in Russia on espionage charges.

After spending the better part of a decade restoring the historic Edgartown landmark, muralist Margot Datz considers the Old Whaling Church to be her second home.

A town building committee has proposed replacing the aging fire station structure with a new public safety building that would also include the neighboring police station.