Nature & Science
Noman’s Land, the small uninhabited island south of the Vineyard, is now home to 13 New England cottontail rabbits as part of an experiment to re-establish the breed.
Tomorrow night’s first quarter moon appears in proximity to the zodiacal constellation Leo, the lion.
This has been another amazing week, with lots of birds spotted.
Earwigs have a face (and body) that only a mother could love.
Sam Hart of Aquinnah has been named Islands director for the Trustees of Reservations, the land conservancy announced in a press release this week. An Island native, Mr. Hart will leave his post as executive director of ACE MV.
In a busy meeting Monday, Edgartown selectmen approved a rate increase for the Chappy Ferry, signed off on two aquaculture permits and conditionally approved the installation of one upright piano downtown.
Almanac
A comprehensive guide to weather and tides on the Island.
Vineyard Gardener
I guess this past week weather-wise is called a January thaw. We did not really experience it the last several years as December was unseasonably warm.
Farm & Field
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.