Bait fish that were once plentiful in the waters around the Cape and Islands have grown scarce. And recreational fishermen want Congress to step in to help do something about it.

Menhaden, also called bunker, have all but disappeared. Atlantic mackerel had a weak showing this spring. Even squid are down; the commonwealth has extended the spring fishing season into June to help commercial draggers meet the state quota, but the bigger question is what happened to the squid?

Announcing Kyla

John S. Lovewell of Edgartown is proud to announce the birth of his first great-grandchild. Kyla Tavares Lipin was born to Quinn and Danilla Lipin of Wellesley on June 3, 2009. She was born at the Newton Wellesley Hospital, at 6:24 p.m. and weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces.

Her grandmothers are Deborah Lipin Lovewell and Gessilda Tavares. Her aunt is Gwenivere Eve Lovewell and uncle, Gustaf Emmanuel Lipin.

Kyla will be coming to the Vineyard for her first visit soon.

Welcome Eliza

Nell Coogan and Anthony Carestia of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a baby girl, Eliza Belliveau Carestia, on June 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Eliza weighed 6 pounds, 13.2 ounces at birth.

Milo Arrives

Emily Fischer and Doug Brush of West Tisbury announce the birth of a baby boy, Milo Francis Brush, on June 8 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Milo weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.

Announcing Emmett

Noli and Isaac Taylor of Aquinnah announce the birth of a baby boy, Emmett Cole Taylor, on June 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Emmett weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.

Welcome Davide

Luciana Brito and Fabio Coutinho announce the birth of a baby boy, Davide Brito Coutinho, on June 5 at the Martha’ Vineyard Hospital. Davide weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces at birth.