Built when Ulysses S. Grant was president, the Dukes County Jail – which doubles as a county lockup for up to 800 arrestees each year – is marking its 150th year with critical needs for both capital and operational funding.

The new Cape and Islands district attorney is in the process of setting up a new office in downtown Edgartown, fulfilling a campaign promise to create more of a presence on Martha’s Vineyard.

For three of the last six years, the opening day of summer vehicle reservations with the Steamship Authority has been plagued by technology problems.

Oak Bluffs is pursuing $2 million in grant funding to start a food composting service at the town’s transfer station.

Students at the Oak Bluffs School are safe but the entrance to the school has been closed by the fire department.