For 42 years, Dukes County clerk of courts Joseph E. Sollitto Jr. has called the Edgartown superior courthouse to order.

A public hearing on a plan by Verizon to extend the height of a communication tower continues on Dec. 6.

It’s November, and that means bay scallop season has arrived on the Vineyard. But by most accounts, it will be an average to poor year for scalloping, both up Island and down.

A public hearing before the Martha’s Vineyard Commission on a plan to demolish a historic hilltop house on Chappaquiddick has been postponed.

Santa Claus is known for riding a sleigh throughout most of world. On Martha’s Vineyard, he rides a Harley and his name is Mike (Panhead) Fuss.

A new cello teacher for Island children and extra support for the homeless will be possible thanks to grants from the Permanent Endowment.

Edgartown town clerk Wanda Williams will retire on Nov. 30 after 31 years on the job, making the 2018 midterm election her final one.

The Vineyard waters proved their worth recently as a speed sailing destination while hosting the North American Speed Sailing Invitational. Rob Douglas won 12 of the 14 races, and set a world record.

Vineyarders of all cultures and creeds came together at the Hebrew Center Friday evening to grieve with and show their support for the Island’s Jewish community.

There are no contested seats this year on the MVC, with nine incumbents running for nine seats. Founded in 1974, the commission is a unique regional planning agency.