After 27 years of coaching the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School boys’ varsity hockey team, Matt Mincone is retiring. His long career included two state championship wins.

Rev. Janet Stoddard feels that religion can be both serious and fun. It is this type of attitude she hopes to bring to her new role as pastor of the Chilmark Community Church.

Maundy/Holy Thursday, April 17

Federated Church of Martha’s Vineyard, 45 South Summer street, Edgartown, service 7 p.m.

The harsh wind and cold on Saturday morning did not deter Islanders who gathered at Lobsterville beach to plant restorative beach grass.

The Federated Church of Martha’s Vineyard has updated the traditional good Friday devotion of the Stations of the Cross to include contemporary issues to highlight how atrocities are ongoing in present-day society.

Its been another great week at the shelter. The rabies clinic was a huge success on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who attended.