Andy Rice has shorn the sheep of Allen Farm, in addition to almost every other Island flock, for 30 years. This year, however, the tradition has been passed on to Aaron Loux.

Vineyard Haven beekeeper Tim Colon received more calls than usual this year from startled Islanders reporting swarms of bees. A swarm is awe-inspiring to witness.

A growing primary care department and expanded access to the addiction treatment drug suboxone were a few of the accomplishments touted by Denise Schepici at a forum Tuesday.

On May 31, 11 people were killed when a man opened fire in a municipal government building in Virginia Beach. Two days later, last Sunday, Islanders gathered for a forum at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center to discuss gun violence.

The West Tisbury Farmers' Market begins its seasonal run this Saturday at the Grange Hall, 1067 State Road in West Tisbury.

In three weighty 90-minute presentations on the Island last week, advocate and author Craig Miller capped a series of events for mental health awareness month.