In a surprise shakeup of leadership at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport, the airport commission on Thursday accepted the resignation of airport director Cindi Martin .

In one of the hottest, driest summers in recent memory, critical drought conditions were declared late Thursday for all seven regions in the state, including Martha’s Vineyard.

After a tumultuous winter that resulted in the departure of fire and EMS chief John Rose, Oak Bluffs has taken steps to restructure and rethink the town fire and EMS operation.

Last-minute guidance released Wednesday from the Baker administration strongly suggests that low-risk communities should start the school year with in-person learning.