The statement "life is a journey" is not a new one.

The stars, seas, sunlight and nearly everything positive aligned as people made their way to faraway places during February vacation week.

It felt like an average winter morning and it seemed like the cancellation of school might have been all for naught, but that changed mid-morning.

Last week, Chilmark School kids celebrated 100th Day.

The windmill at Bliss Pond Farm is getting a face lift.

For some, a birthday is just a day on the calendar and an occasion to indulge in cake.

Each time I quietly walked the metamorphosed Lucy Vincent Beach over the past couple of weeks, the "change there would be no butterflies" would pop into my head.

It was a big week at USCG Station Menemsha. Pins, praise and high fives were shared as almost a full handful of advancements took place at a boathouse ceremony.

January. The sun plays a cruel game of hide and seek.

For many, ringing in the new year is an opportunity to bask in tradition, make a fresh start and resolve to do better in the upcoming year.