Business owners who rely on the ferry to transport cargo to and from the mainland have dealt with late and cancelled shipments that have cost them thousands of dollars.

With a holiday weekend approaching, the Steamship Authority was scrambling Wednesday to provide reliable service in light of continuing mechanical problems that have sidelined the two main passenger ferries to the Vineyard.

Edgartown selectmen voted Monday to extend the bay scalloping season in Katama Bay for an additional two weeks to account for available scallops and lost fishing days because of the weather.

The Dukes County commission voted Thursday to reopen the application process for the three open seats on the airport commission.

Weather cancellations and mechanical issues have left Steamship Authority staff and crew busy and passengers frustrated.

When it comes to deciding whether to finance a multi-million dollar new school project, Tisbury selectmen are leaving it up to the town.