Tighter conservation measures for striped bass are on the table for discussion this month. A weeklong series of public hearings in Massachusetts begins today on Nantucket on a plan to lower catch limits for recreational and commercial fishermen next year.

Stories of the distant past came to life during archaeology ID day at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. Whale bones and arrowheads were among the treasures brought in by people from around the Island.

Facing an unforeseen deadline for spending a major state grant, a town committee has stepped up the pace in the effort to restore Squibnocket Beach. The issue has been marked by intense environmental study and also politics.

Two planets and the moon will form a triangle in the southwestern sky on Sunday night.

Footage from home movies shows Hurricane Carol as she howled her way across Martha's Vineyard 60 years ago this week. Longtime Islanders recall that summer morning in 1954 when forecasters said Carol would weaken and turn out to sea, but the hurricane had other plans.

A National Weather Service high surf and rip current warning remains in effect today for the south coast of Massachusetts, including the Vineyard. Seas could run from six to 12 feet. Swimmers are advised to use extreme caution.