This Friday, June 7, is our first First Friday. Be mindful of parking restrictions in Vineyard Haven.

Our annual Memorial Day March to the Sea will step off at 12:15 p.m. from the Tisbury school.

Wonderful news from some of our most accomplished Islanders.

Grandma bragging rights here now.

Looks like the winter of our discontent is finally over. With no freezing nights expected we can begin to carefully set out our plants.

Did any Islanders run in the Boston Marathon? The winners were Helen Obiri of Kenya and Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia.

While many down-Island libraries and our Martha’s Vineyard Museum hosted eclipse viewing parties.

We are now in the season of false spring, and the Steamship has been stymied by high winds. I hope it is clear sailing for you all this weekend.

The Vernal Equinox came by last night. Now let’s hope the temperature follows suit.

I want to discuss Sammy with you. Sammy is a delightful orange and white eight-year-old cat, formerly the devoted companion of Island artist Jacqueline Baer.