Dozens of New Bedford-based commercial fishing boats were ordered to stop fishing last week in the wake of the federal prosecution of fishing magnate Carlos Rafael, known as The Codfather.

The Edgartown shellfish committee delayed a formal decision on a plan to open Cape Pogue Pond for oyster farms, with tension over protecting a pristine pond and competing interests.

An inspired Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football team ended its season with a victory last Friday night, taking a bit of the sting out of a season cut short.

The Martha’s Vineyard Makos traveled to Nantucket for the Southeastern Massachusetts Swim League Pentathlon meet.

An inspired regional high school football team scored two touchdowns Friday for a victory in the final game of the season.