Paul Whelan, brother of Elizabeth Whelan, was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison early Monday on espionage charges.

An unexpected surge in visitors this weekend caught many Vineyard business owners and public health officials by surprise.

Tisbury voters gave a standing ovation to their retiring fire chief and backed a $6.4 million sewer expansion at their annual town meeting Saturday.

Edgartown voters quickly approved a complex land deal involving the Boys and Girls Club at a historic outdoor annual town meeting.

Sunday street closures, expanded outdoor dining and a drive-in movie theatre at the Y are all part of the plan to help boost business.

Tisbury will convene its annual town meeting under a tent at the town elementary school, beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. Face coverings are required.