Once again, the rural scholars program visited the Vineyard to study a pressing Island issue. This year's topic was homelessness and the housing shortage.

The Red Stocking Fund got a big boost Friday with a check that was large in size and amount: $13,500 from Safeco Insurance as part of their Make More Happen campaign.

A frightening pack of newly-deceased Islanders made the rounds in Oak Bluffs Thursday evening for a Zombie Bar Crawl. They were consistently gory, occasionally inappropriate, and often quite hilarious.

Tricia Bergeron and the Portuguese American Club are this year’s recipients of the Spirit of the Vineyard Award.

The shelter has a new arrival. Her name is Beauty and she is a long-haired, frosted-tip adult cat. And she is a true beauty with a delightful personality. She has been vetted and is ready to go to her forever home.