A broad committee joined forces for a community forum Monday evening, determined to shape a more effective strategy to combat heroin addiction on Martha’s Vineyard.

The newest member of the Steamship Authority fleet was in Fairhaven Tuesday for a final fitting out. A formal commissioning and maiden voyage to the Vineyard are planned for June 13 — then all aboard.

Edgartown selectmen Monday approved the transfer of a seasonal alcohol license from Flatbread Company to Once Again, Inc.

A plumbing failure will force the Newes of America pub in Edgartown to close until later this month while the owners make repairs on the historic building.

A variety of stakeholders will present a community forum next week aimed at taking a regional approach to the heroin addiction problem on the Island.

The brand new Steamship Authority ferry Woods Hole began her maiden voyage, a 2,200 mile trip to Fairhaven, on Tuesday evening at 9:30 p.m.

Tisbury town officials joined executives of the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Wednesday to officially open a new branch bank on Martha’s Vineyard.

Thanks to a new system that allows harbor bookings online, Edgartown harbor master Charlie Blair said summer bookings on the harbor are all smooth sailing this year.

Forced indoors by inclement weather, but determined to commemorate those who gave their lives in service to their country, Island veterans gathered to observe Memorial Day.

The new ferry Woods Hole was christened last week at the Louisiana shipyard where she was built, and will soon travel 2,200 miles to her new home port. She is scheduled to begin service on June 17.