Island fishermen expressed disappointment with federal fishing regulators after they declined to enact stronger protections last week for the struggling striped bass stock.

We are thrilled to report that LoLo has found her forever home. There really are Christmas angels out there, and we thank you.

Each year, on Christmas Eve, the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury hosts a community pageant at the Agricultural Hall attended by over 800 people.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

Janet Messineo, a revered fisherman who stalked the nighttime shores of the Vineyard for more than 50 years, died on Dec. 17 at her home in Vineyard Haven.

Even the Grinch couldn’t help but get in the Christmas spirit Saturday morning for the annual parade through the streets of Edgartown. "Don’t believe what they show you in the movies,” Mr. Grinch said. “I love Christmas and I love kids.”