Here come the seabirds! Last year was a banner summer for seabirds and this week's sightings offer hope that the pattern will repeat itself.

It is a story of two flies and two siblings.

The night of the fireworks, July 4, offers a show far and beyond. For those looking up, take a close look at Venus setting in the west.

While many have touted the arrival of offshore wind, there are also concerns about the scope of the effort and the potential for irreparable damage to species that live and migrate through the area.

The Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association has run a courtesy patrol for more than 30 years on the island’s beaches, lending a hand to beachgoers, fishermen and the Trustees staff.

You know the drill, or maybe you don't.