The American Legion Post 257 in Vineyard Haven held its annual Memorial Day parade with a ceremony that saw prayer, speeches and the traditional laying of wreaths.

As the Vineyard readies itself for Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start to the summer season, Island businesses say excitement outweighs uncertainty.

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School students staged a walkout at noon Thursday, standing in solidarity with the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Tex.

Newly appointed Oak Bluffs police chief Jonathan Searle began his career in law enforcement on the Island in 1986, working part time for the Edgartown police department.

With summer fast approaching, the Oak Bluffs select board Tuesday fielded a slew of proposals from businesses, residents and event planners.

As a dispute over the athletic fields overhaul at the regional high school heads to court, the Oak Bluffs board of health appears posied to adopt a two-year ban on artificial turf in town.