Santa Claus is known for riding a sleigh throughout most of world. On Martha’s Vineyard, he rides a Harley and his name is Mike (Panhead) Fuss.

With a small audience of community nonprofit leaders and organizers, Oak Bluffs selectmen discussed the town’s role as host of the majority of the Island’s nonprofits and human services.

Under cold, clear skies Sunday morning, a large contingent of Island veterans gathered for a parade and ceremony to honor those who served.

The Rev. Stephen Harding, pastor at Grace Episcopal Church, arrived on the Vineyard with his family in early November and found a congregation waiting with open arms.

A new cello teacher for Island children and extra support for the homeless will be possible thanks to grants from the Permanent Endowment.

United States Marine Corps Capt. Eugene DeFelice (Ret.), now 97, is one of a handful of World War II veterans who are still around to tell their story.