Ferry lines are shorter, kids are back in school and issues set aside for the more urgent business of summer on Martha’s Vineyard are returning to the fore.

The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard has united communities and augmented the rich fabric of the Island’s history.

The hurricane was marked by generosity and selflessness, of people going out into rising waters in their boats and pick-up trucks to rescue family, friends, strangers.

I first heard Keikilani and Leokani Lindsey, father and son singer-songwriters, at Packer’s Wharf during the visit of Hokule’a.