Union Chapel’s Sunday services in Oak Bluffs have spread messages of hope and unity all summer long, and organizers are anticipating a spirited final two sermons.

We have two more adoptions to report this week. Black kitten, Bonsai, has found his forever home where he will be able to run free and explore the great outdoors, and black kitten, Pip, came and went in a matter of days.

The gates to the 163rd Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair opened on Thursday at 10 a.m. and eager fairgoers quickly headed for the rides and food stalls, or to the barn to check out the newest entrant: over 10 piglets, born just as the event began.

West Tisbury will hold a special town meeting next month to deal with several fund transfers, including one that would take money away from long-delayed plans to renovate the Howes House. 

The annual Oak Bluffs tradition will now be held on Thursday, and traditional candles will not be allowed.

The fireworks have been moved to Saturday due to inclement weather.