Former Poet Laureate of the United States Billy Collins had planned to visit Featherstone Arts next week but had to cancel his appearance.

Vineyarders cited different motivations as they cast their ballots in Tuesday's state primary. Polls are open until 8 p.m.

Island students went back to school on Tuesday, some heading to a newly refurbished school in Tisbury, and others meeting new principals at the Edgartown, Chilmark and Oak Bluffs schools.

The Oak Bluffs select board voted this week to include a $750,000 borrowing article for a new solar farm on the October special town meeting warrant. 

The select board this week discussed options for turning the vacant lot at 0 Uncas avenue, across the street from the Barn Bowl & Bistro, into a parking lot to alleviate downtown congestion.

For five days, the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival will showcase nine feature films, two documentaries and nine short films from a variety of countries including Senegal, Bangladesh and Mexico.