After months of trying to book an appointment with a doctor on the Island, Pamela Belain of West Tisbury turned to social media early this spring.

In a class so small everyone is on the same group text, seniors at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School said they’ve formed deep bonds.

Teachers and friends gathered for a barbecue Sunday to celebrate director Robert Moore, who is retiring after 20 years at the school.

Schoolchildren in Edgartown, Vineyard Haven and Chilmark held march to the sea ceremonies Friday.

Tisbury selectmen granted the harbor master’s request for an additional $25,000 to inspect, repair, or replace 30 town moorings.

On Monday, as part of the first ever Islanders Give Back Day, the entire Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School student body fanned out across the Island to spend the day helping the community.