The ferry Martha’s Vineyard was out of service and undergoing inspection Sunday after the vessel lost power off East Chop Saturday night and had to be towed back to harbor.

A plan to repair and stabilize the East Chop bluff won approval with conditions Thursday night from the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.

The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival began on Thursday night with a premiere of the film Chappaquiddick. Two screenings were held at Edgartown Cinemas to sold-out audiences.

Several Island hotels are facing a labor shortage this summer due to changes in how seasonal work visas are distributed.

With spring sports about to get underway Monday, improvements on the track and fields at the regional high school have seen little progress.