As public pressure grows in the wake of Steamship Authority cancellations, breakdowns and reservation woes, the Dukes County commission invited Jim Malkin, Vineyard representative to the SSA, to give an update on operations at the ferry line on Sept. 7.

Capping a months-long hearing process on Sept. 8, the State Ethics Commission heard closing arguments in the matter of Aquinnah selectman Gary Haley, who is under scrutiny for allegedly violating state conflict of interest laws when he performed work for the town four years ago.

Since 1971, Gus Ben David has built poles for ospreys to nest and placed them throughout the Island. In just over 50 years he’s seen 160 poles placed — varying in size and location, but always high above their surroundings.

Vineyard students went back to school today and the rhythms of a new year could be seen all over the Island.

New coaches and young teams have begun to set the pace for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School athletics, as players take to the field once again in the fall pre-season.

Dukes County sheriff candidates fielded questions from a room full of voters on August 30 in one of their last chances to define their differences in style and substance ahead of the Sept. 6 primary.