Island towns are working to develop a manual to protect the scenic value of their roadways.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Writing the Book on Protecting Rural Roads
Museum partnered with Charles W. Morgan visit to host educational programs onboard.
Meg Robbins
Title: Giving the Gift of Education; Museum Receives Large Grant to Expand Programs
New solutions are now being considered as a hedge against erosion at Squibnocket.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Squibnocket Committee Settles on a Recommendation
Red Stocking volunteer gift wrappers Sarah Henderson and Marcie Nichols in elf mode.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Presents to Wrap, Wishes to Fulfill: Red Stocking Elves Get to Work
Alan Burt talked to an audience at the Vineyard Haven library about his experience with the homeless of Cape Cod.
Alison L. Mead
Title: Finding the Best in People By Not Looking Away
Title: Two Men Arraigned on Trafficking Oxycodone Charges
Mark Lovewell
Title: Geminid Meteor Shower
Town is discussing purchasing familiar small park, but the Hall family which owns it has said they do not want to sell.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Edgartown Takes Steps to Buy Main Street Mini-Park
During a meeting this week, town officials and residents said a new bylaw was not needed to keep downtown buildings up to par.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Oak Bluffs Backs Away from Bylaw to Fight Blight
People cheer for Dennis Jason Jr., in plaid, after his number comes up in the lottery for four affordable housing lots.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Chilmark Announces Winners of Affordable Lots
Rainy Day in Vineyard Haven has an early bird special every year on Black Friday.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Vineyard Businesses Embrace Small Business Saturday
Federal government has approved funding to dredge under Little Bridge on Sengekontacket.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Funding Approved for Oak Bluffs Dredging
Channel under Little Bridge is now fully closed.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Funding Delay Complicates Oak Bluffs Dredging
Landmark tree has been at center of controversy over plans by homeowner to build garage atop its roots.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Homeowners Downsize Garage to Make Room for Pagoda Tree
First responders with advanced training are a hot commodity, but everyone begins as an EMT.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Island EMTs Attend Life's Classroom
Shotgun season runs through Dec. 13. State wildlife biologists say herd on Island is healthy and vastly overpopulated.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Large Deer Population Is Food for Thought and the Table
There are 14 qualified applicants for four homesites off South Road.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Selectmen Stay the Course on Housing Lottery Despite Appeals
Scientists discuss possible ways to reduce nitrogen load in Chilmark Pond.
Mark Lovewell
Title: Chilmark Pond Study Set for Final Phase
Title: Vineyard Haven Town Column: Dec. 5
Jackie Willey prospects for bivalve gold.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Don't Have to Pave Paradise to Ruin It
Ray Ewing
Title: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Pumpkin
Mark Lovewell
Title: Ode to Nancy Luce
"The ultimate escape from family chaos is a short walk along a grassy lane from South Road to Chilmark Pond."
Timothy Johnson
Title: Island Ponds; Each One Is a Favorite Child
Brian Ditchfield will read his version of Dylan Thomas's famous holiday poem.
Title: Coming This Weekend, an Island Tale With All the Trimmings
Kate Hancock's first novel explores hard issues.
Title: Swept Away by Tradition and Crisis
Island Community Chorus comes together once again for holiday concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Sing, Choir of Islanders, Sing in Exultation
Oak Bluffs celebrates the Christmas season with a grand tree lighting downtown.
Ivy Ashe
Title: Oak Bluffs Lights Its Tree, and a Season Begins
Long barn at Katama Farm (pictured at left in distance) will have its roof replaced.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Barn at Katama Farm Will Get a New Roof
HGTV Dream Home in Katama comes with doggy house replica.
Sydney Bender
Title: Welcome Home, HGTV Dream House Is Furnished Island Style
Title: Aquinnah Town Column: Dec. 5
Title: On Chappy: Dec. 5
Title: Oak Bluffs Town Column: Dec. 5
Winter is coming soon, which means sealing up homes and sealing in mighty mites.
Timothy Johnson
Title: Mighty Mites
"We are so lucky to have a long fall here to attend to all the winter preparations."
Alison L. Mead
Title: Readying for Winter
Short-billed dowitcher found and photographed at Katama is the bird of the week.
Lanny McDowell
Title: The Long or Short of It
Title: Edgartown Town Column: Dec. 5