False albacore have yet to make a strong appearance in the first week of the 56th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. So far only small, undersized false albacore have been seen. The contest began on Wednesday morning with just two fishermen weighing in their fish in the first half-hour of the contest.

High school test scores revealed this week are raising concerns about whether a gender gap exists in math instruction at the regional high school. And after looking closely at the latest results from advanced placement (AP) tests, school leaders are also wondering whether some advanced and honors classes are over-enrolled.

Four Survivors of Rape Rebuild Lives

By MANDY LOCKE

It's a story without an ending. Every page captures how the four sexual assault survivors who've shared their stories with the Gazette navigate through and reshape a world that was once safe and predictable.

Since the attacks, some days have been good, others just bearable and still others hard to endure.

While the experiences of Rose, Caitlin, Beth and Alex, whose names have been changed for privacy, are all very different, their lives are linked by trauma and uncertainty.

The streets of Edgartown early Tuesday morning are nearly empty. The day breaks sunny, a lovely September morning.

The couple came into the church well after the service had started. They sat near the podium, where the Rev. Judith Campbell was speaking.

Tisbury Center Gets New Look

Officials Will Present Bold Plans to Beautify Main Street Area Beginning Early Next Spring at Annual Town Meeting

By JOSHUA SABATINI

At the annual town meeting in April of 2002, the Tisbury Business Association, working with the town's public works department, will present preliminary designs for an ambitious program to improve Tisbury's appearance.