The Army Corps of Engineers has recommended a $9.8 million project to remove practice bombs and other debris from a former World War II bombing range along the south shore. The five-year investigation and feasibility study was completed this month.

Two black female kittens, about 12 weeks old, were brought to us last week. They have been named Laverne and Shirley.

On Tuesday, members of the Vineyard Conservation Society gathered at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury to celebrate 50 years of preserving land and encouraging environmental practices. Speakers discussed what the next 50 years could mean.

Five Vineyard swimmers will be competing in the Bay State summer games.

Emma Chambers Maitland will be celebrated this weekend as her former home in Oak Bluffs is added to the African American Heritage Trail.

The director of the Tisbury department of public works has resigned, town administrator John (Jay) Grande confirmed Thursday.