Oysters are proving to be far more than an upscale menu item — they’re a nutritional and ecological superhero in waiting, with the potential to help save the environment and feed the world.

The two brightest planets in our night sky appear opposite each other tonight.

With a torrent of offshore tropical storms and hurricanes churning up dangerous, heavy surf south of Martha’s Vineyard throughout the summer, Chilmark beach manager Martina Mastromonaco spoke with the Gazette this week about best techniques for avoiding rip tides and staying safe in the water.

What is up with blue jays? They are loud, exuberant and aggressive!

A friend's son had very logical question after seeing a common crawler.

Longtime Edgartown shellfish constable Paul Bagnall told the town select board Monday that he planned to resign, effective Jan. 1, 2022, after an extended career on the waterfront that has spanned three decades.