Rick Karney, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group, announced that he will shift to part-time status beginning Jan. 1.

In his newest book, In the Country of the Blind, essayist and octogenarian Edward Hoagland turns to fiction.

Although not always visible, hunger is a part of daily life for many Vineyarders. A broad coalition has formed to address the problem.

The new CD by Jemima James is a double album with her latest work, When You Get Old, and also a 1979 recording that has been given new life.

To draw attention to the needs of children on Martha’s Vineyard, the Gazette will donate a row of school garden vegetables to Island Grown Schools for every new or renewal subscription it receives between now and Jan. 31, 2017.

The Martha’s Vineyard Hurricanes Youth Running Club participated in a cross country invitational on Nov. 5.