Martha’s Vineyard is known for many things, from its beautiful beaches to its rich history. Chef and author Julia Blanter aimed to encapsulate everything about the Island through food in her new cookbook titled The Martha’s Vineyard Cookbook.

The Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival returns to the Island on August 1 for three days of author conversations and readings, in-depth panels and an opening night discussion with editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, and staff writer, Ashley Parker.

We the People. The famous first words to the Preamble of the United States Constitution were the core of Michael Steele’s message to his audience Thursday night, during the third week of the Summer Institute’s speaker series.

West Tisbury resident Paul Karasik was awarded the Inkpot Award on Friday at the San Diego Comic Con.

Here’s the first bidding quiz of the season: Q.1—Sitting South, with North dealing and East-West vulnerable, you hold:

Lebensohl auction #3: