Clarence A. (Trip) Barnes 3rd, the irrepressible, story-telling Island trucker known to Islanders near and far, will receive the prestigious Creative Living Award this year.

For Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, coming to the Island from his home in Jackson, Miss., for a weeklong vacation this month was an easy choice.

In an often-humorous interview at the Chilmark Community Center, Michael Pollan answered questions and shared stories from his new book.

On Sunday the line at the Agricultural Fair was filled with dogs of all breeds in preparation for the traditional dog show, a mainstay of the fair for over four decades.

The 157th annual Agricultural Fair was one for the record books with more than 45,000 people walking through the gates between Thursday morning and Sunday evening.

The senior advisor to former President Obama discussed her life and career before a crowd at the Union Chapel.