For many people, pets become cherished and loved family members.

Hardy New Englanders moved mountains to stand as witness alongside Andrew Ruimerman as he and Kimberlie Willard exchanged "I dos" this past weekend.

When you've jetted off for a tropical adventure and your flight home is canceled at the last minute, you make the most of it, wander back to the beach and plop yourself down in a lounge chair.

Let's all shout out a big round of applause followed by a congratulatory pat on the back in recognition of our town clerk Jennifer Christy.

The Chilmark School Class of 2014 included Brooks Carroll, Noah Glasgow, Menasha Leport, Kiera McCarthy, Fynn Monahan, Imogen Taylor and Bella Thorpe.