On Wednesday, August 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., six Camp Ground homes will be open to the public for touring.

On Saturday, July 29, the Oak Bluffs Library hosts an artist reception for Dorothy Burnham who turned 108 years old this year. Most summer days, Ms. Burnham can be found on her Camp Ground porch chatting with her neighbors.

Dozens of people packed the Oak Bluffs select board meeting Tuesday after the business last week sent out a petition claiming a neighbor was trying to put a halt to the late-night tradition.

Beech leaf disease has made its way to the Island and its devastation to the Vineyard's abundant beech tree population is starting to show.

This year's Truth & Joy celebration takes place Saturday, July 22 at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On Sunday, Bill McKibben stood at the pulpit of the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury and preached about hope and resilience in the face of the climate crisis. He urged the audience to take action and reject any beliefs that the Earth is beyond saving.

Against all expectations, some of the Island’s northern long-eared bats are surviving white-nose syndrome, providing optimism for local conservationists.

On July 21, Island musician Mr. Hart will play a concert to raise funds for his niece, Sofia Hart, who needs a heart transplant.

Ladyfest, a music festival that benefits an Island domestic violence prevention program, received Oak Bluffs select board approval after an organizer promised to keep the festival smaller than years past.