The tourism season on Martha’s Vineyard opened with a slow start, but massive August numbers resulted in a summer on par with years past.

A staffing shortage has the Aquinnah police department facing the possibility of closure, putting the future of law enforcement in the Island’s smallest town in limbo.

Higher costs for ferry and terminal maintenance and other operating expenses, combined with an overall decline in revenue, are spurring the Steamship Authority to consider raising rates in 2026.

The 80th annual derby is off to a busy start with more than 570 fish weighed-in during the first five days.

Harbor Homes will operate its winter emergency homeless shelter in a new location this season after the Oak Bluffs zoning board of appeals approved a temporary conversion of its women’s group home for a new use.