In two new superior court lawsuits alleging illegal tree cutting — one in Chilmark another on Chappaquiddick — land owners are accusing their neighbors of destroying old-growth trees for the sake of creating water views.

When Islanders think about beach erosion, grey seals may not be what comes to mind as a leading cause. But seals are top of mind for Crocker Snow.

Phase one of a major expansion project at Island Grown Farms won the unanimous approval of the Martha’s Vineyard Commission Thursday night.

The bright planet Venus is easy to find in the hour before sunrise or earlier. Venus also is higher in the east too.

Across from the Chilmark fire station on North Road in a temporary shed on a rainy afternoon last week, Andy Lyons worked on Harry Beach's boat.

Beachcombers, start your engines! Or at least put your walking shoes on and get out there.