Americans use 500 million straws a day, an average of 1.6 straws per person per day.

On the frigid night of Jan. 30, the Harbor View Hotel team was reminded of just how fortunate we are to be part of the Martha’s Vineyard community.

We at the Field Fund are heartened to know we are not alone. Thank you to the four school committee members who voted no.

I have struggled with the issue of plastic fields vs grass fields.

Once again the Island Food Pantry sends a huge shout-out to everyone who gave donations so freely throughout the holidays and continuing into the New Year.

This August, at the height of our busiest season, Veterans Memorial Park is going to be sold to a group of off-Island promoters.