Abigail McGrath was known on the Vineyard and beyond for her dedication in nurturing the voices of writers. She started the Renaissance House in 2001 to host artist retreats and writing salons.

Maisie Rose was born on Jan. 1 at 6:26 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, the first baby born on the Island in 2025. Maisie weighed six pounds and six ounces.

Noble, an award-winning therapy horse and beloved staff member at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, died in mid-December.

The new West Tisbury nonprofit hopes to foster deeper connections among Islanders from every background through classes, talks and face-to-face conversations.

Chabad on the Vineyard is hosting a series of Hanukkah events this week and next.

It’s been a very happy Christmas for three of our residents and their new families. Stitches, the snuggle muffin tabby cat, has moved in with his new family.