The 54th Shields class national championship ended on Saturday with Ted Slee’s Newport-based boat Maverick taking home the first place prize.

After hearing a brief presentation, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted last week to not review an expansion the Katama hotel and spa owned by Mark Snider.

With the derby under way, the Aquinnah selectmen agreed last week to suspending parking permit requirements at Lobsterville Beach.

Aquinnah selectmen sent a letter to the chairman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) this week requesting a meeting to discuss the bingo hall.

Next weekend, the Island hosts the sixth annual New England to Nashville Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters’ Festival.

Sea turtle specialists have documented a high number of leatherback turtle boat strikes this summer, including at least one off the Vineyard.

On Monday, the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse will do a reading of Dear Edvard, Mr. Michelson’s recent artistic collaboration with composer Steven Schoenberg and director Kevin Newbury.

More than 70 Island artists contributed work for Featherstone’s anonymous art auction fundraiser.

A kaleidoscope of kayaks and paddleboards, along with one row boat, one Hawaiian outrigger, and one brave soul in a wetsuit all gathered at the mouth of Sengekontacket Pond for the 28th annual Oar and Paddle Regatta.

Run, walk, crawl. The annual Louis Sullivan 5K to benefit the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital welcomed all.