Parades, cookouts and fireworks are all on the agenda for the national holiday. The Edgartown Fourth of July Parade steps off promptly at 5 p.m.

One of the Vineyard’s brightest stars returned to the Tabernacle stage Wednesday. West Tisbury vocalist Siren Mayhew, formerly Katie, performed with The Cape Symphony.

Island native Ray Ewing is a photographer who has been inspired for years by the Vineyard, but his new project, Fauxasis, takes that inspiration in a rather unexpected direction.

It is no surprise that Conor and Liam Smith have embarked on military careers. But it is a rare and laudable accomplishment that they are now enrolled in U.S. military academies.

On a sunny, calm day with a full moon tide, Oak Bluffs charter Captain John Potter greets his guests with hugs and a big smile. Most are repeat customers or regulars.