The Edgartown planning board continued a public hearing on a plan to replace an old home on a tiny nonconforming lot in the downtown area.

The Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has issued a health alert concerning the Zika virus, asking pregnant women who have traveled to certain countries, including Brazil, to contact doctors at the hospital.

Edgartown selectmen Monday received an update on the Chappy ferry, which will carry passengers but no vehicles from April 17 to April 24, and an endorsement for temporary wireless service for the island provided by AT&T.

Hundreds of friends, neighbors,and art enthusiasts turned out Friday evening at the Chilmark community center for a benefit reception featuring the work of Douglas Kent.

A crowded field of candidates is vying to succeed state Sen. Dan Wolf, who is not seeking reelection. And an Island resident is challenging incumbent state Rep. Tim Madden.

West Tisbury painter Doug Kent has taken his work in a new direction. It is larger, more colorful, more abstract.