Renata and Bruno Carvalho of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Samara Pereira Carvalho, born April 28 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Carrie and Bastille Lucier of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Jackson William Lucier, born April 25.

Sarah and Knolls Ward of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Joan Ward, born April 20 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Several Island students were named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at Simmons College.

Emily Taylor and James Baird of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Vianna Belle Baird, born April 19 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Marisa and Dilamar Gomes of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Rafaela Gomes Oliveira, born April 7 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.