For Islanders, at least, fossils never get old. The sixth annual National Fossil Day Thursday drew all ages to the Oak Bluffs library to marvel at ancient plants and animals preserved for millions of years in stone.

Two hiking trails, both leading to a bluff overlooking the ocean in Aquinnah, cannot be connected to create a single loop trail, the state’s highest court ruled in a unanimous decision this week.

This weekend we have the Pumpkin Moon, a full moon rising in the east on Sunday night.

Pam Benjamin of Vineyard Haven is working to aid the people of Île-à-Vache after Hurricane Matthew smashed through southwestern Haiti last week. “This is the worst storm that has ever hit them,” said Ms. Benjamin.

Adding to the wonder of October is the changing foliage. Leaves have begun to show their true fall colors

A male black-throated gray warbler was found Oct. 8 near Squibnocket Pond. It is the sixth time this species has been observed on the Vineyard.