For Islanders over age 65, the Covid-19 pandemic carries extra risks — not only of potentially fatal infection, but from loneliness, financial insecurity and depression. “There’s a real issue around social isolation,” said Cindra Trish, executive director of the advocacy group Healthy Aging MV.

The decision by the Trump administration to extend a freeze on temporary work visas has dealt another blow to Island business owners.

Kent Healy was reelected selectman in West Tisbury on Thursday, easily defeating first-time challenger Michael Bellissimo.

Voters turned out steadily for the town election Thursday, casting ballots in a tightly-contested race for selectman.