Winter poses a stiff challenge for birds that remain at our latitude through the season, and the vagaries of winter weather can produce sudden and obvious shifts in bird behavior. Island birders have ...

Pain has plagued us since the beginning of humankind, its origins explored in frustrated fits and starts by philosophers and doctors attempting to understand and mitigate it. From his Lyceum in ...

There are three levels of fandom: an enthusiastic devotee, an ardent admirer, and a fanatic. Okay, so at first I was No. 1, ...

Our Vineyard waters are known for their delectable shellfish. They are vital to the Island’s economy, culture, and ...

The short-form documentaries at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center during the week of Feb. 21 carry an enormous impact. Three are intense, dealing with violent crimes, and skillfully draw us into the ...

Twenty Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) students have joined the ranks of such luminaries as Andy Warhol, Ken Burns, Robert Redford, and Richard Avedon, who, like them, were winners in ...

Rough waves whipped up by howling winds led to numerous ferry cancellations over the Presidents Day weekend for the Steamship ...

The Rev. David G. Christensen Jr., 82, of West Tisbury, and Stratford, Conn., passed away on Feb. 20, 2025, at Civita Care at West River in Orange, Conn.  David was born in Springfield on Oct. 29, ...

Tune in each night at 7:20 pm for a new feature. On Mondays, Peter Halperin will bring you “Woodstove Studios Presents Song of the Week.” On Tuesdays, Rich Rogers will spotlight a jam band track on ...

Spohn, 78, of Oak Bluffs, formerly of Waterford, Conn., passed away on Febr. 15, 2025. Born on April 24, 1946, Ruth was the beloved daughter of Clarence Richard Jepson and Ella Grace (Townson) Jepson.

Drummer and educator Rick Bausman will be offering a three-part drumming class series on Monday evenings. No prior experience is necessary. Dress comfortably, and be prepared for a workout. Feb. 24: ...

Every Sunday, from 11 am to 2 pm at the First Light Café in the Martha’ Museum, enjoy delicious food and nonalcoholic ...