Nature & Science
The bird of the week is Lanny McDowell’s sighting of what appears to be a northern goshawk — a species seldom observed here.
Traditions from all over the world and all through history help us start the New Year on the right foot.
Two planets, Venus and Mars are in the western sky at the close of the year 2016.
In a word: dry. The year 2016 saw widespread drought conditions over the second half of the year on Martha’s Vineyard, not good for local farmers, but maybe not bad for a resort Island that depends on good beach days.
Santa can’t do it all alone. Christmas wouldn’t happen without all of those elves.
Is it possible to count all the birds on the Island? On Friday, Dec. 30. about 60 people will try to do just that.
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.