Martha’s Vineyard Hospital bid an emotional farewell to its outgoing president and chief operating officer on Wednesday at a ceremony attended by hospital staff wearing white coats and blue scrubs.

A preliminary proposal for a new housing complex in Aquinnah kicked off debate among town officials about the tax implications of increased development.

A right whale's trip from Ireland to Cape Cod Bay has surprised scientists and restored hope that some of the historic whale habitats may still be useful to the critically endangered species.

Edgartown is all aglow with pine swirling up the street lamps and doorways decked with mistletoe. The twinkling lights in storefronts signal that the 44th annual Christmas in Edgartown has arrived. 

Edgartown voters unanimously approved all 14 warrant articles at a speedy special town meeting Tuesday, including a $2.5 million free cash article to make up for a shortfall in new fire station funds.