The legendary Menemsha fisherman and one of the last of a breed of commercial draggermen that included Louis Larsen, Eric Cottle, Robert Flanders and others, died Tuesday.

Chilmark selectmen submitted a bid to buy Beetlebung Farm on Friday following an executive session Thursday night.

With tick-borne diseases a growing matter of public health concern on the Vineyard, education and prevention are more important than ever, a leading expert said.

A cruise ship that became disabled off Cuttyhunk Friday afternoon was safely escorted by tug to Newport.

The recent death of a seasonal resident with an apparent case of tularemia has sparked renewed discussion about tick-borne illnesses.