For Eric Reubens, the path to becoming valedictorian paradoxically began once he started focusing less on his grades.

With champagne served in quahaug shells and smiles all around, the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust celebrated the grand opening of its new seafood wholesaler.

The annual Memorial Day parade began at the American Legion Post 257 in Vineyard Haven and concluded in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Chilmark, Edgartown and Tisbury schools held their annual Memorial Day march to the sea ceremonies Friday.

Packed harbors, crowded ferries, maskless Main streets and indoor dining — after 15 months of pandemic lockdown, Martha’s Vineyard is readying for Memorial Day.