There is a new star shining over our Island. Lyra Littlefield, home grown here, and her husband, Dan Edelbach, welcomed Jemma Lynnmarie Edelbach on Monday, Oct. 9 at 8:36 a.m.

I have no words except these: it is ridiculous. Get rid of the gun lobby and get rid of all guns.

All roads lead to Martha’s Vineyard. After an odyssey of almost three years, I am finally here.

Truly, these are the times that try our souls. The weather events are frightening.

I have an ominous feeling about Hurricane Irma. Be kind to each other. I am worried about all the family and friends I have in Florida, and all the people there I do not know.

Report from San Marcos, Tex.: Ashley Byrd, who returned to San Marcos with her three-year-old Jude last week, wants to assure her family and friends on-Island that they are safe.

For 156 years in August all roads have led to the Agricultural Fair. This year was no exception.

I usually end my column with birthdays but here is one so special I want you to smile as I begin my column. Marguerite McDonough, a resident at Havenside, will be 100 on August 24.

A glorious Vineyard sunset along with Latin music by DJs Aaron, Jesse, Winslow, Audrey and Eve livened things up at Bob and Elaine Klein’s Lagoon home last Sunday.

There is no summer on Martha’s Vineyard until the Bermans arrive.