Just as the Gay Head Lighthouse has guided mariners to safety for more than 200 years, the steeple at the Community Baptist Church has been a beacon and guided those seeking solace for more than three centuries.

The steeple, which can be viewed from one end of town to the other, contains the bell tower that is now in need of major repairs and renovations, and due to a small number of present members of the congregation they find it is time to go out to the general public to ask for assistance.

That northeaster hung around longer than we expected, with gusts at 94 miles per hour.

As we head into November, the temperatures have remained in the high 60s and, on occasion, the 70s.

The Town of Aquinnah would like residents to complete the energy questionnaire that is on the town website, www.Aquinnah-ma.gov.

Cranberry Day was celebrated Tuesday, with ideal weather to gather at the bogs.

Monday is Indigenous Peoples Day and Tuesday is Cranberry Day in Aquinnah.

The weather has been holding up well for the fishing derby and for beachgoers. Warm, in the 70s, and calm breezes.

Ah, Autumn: a wonderful time across the Vineyard.

Cooling breezes continue as temperatures remain in the 70s. Still a few more beach days ahead.

What a difference in the weather. Just a week ago, we were hunkering down in the middle of the night, in the middle of the house, as tornado watch warnings were nine miles away from Aquinnah.