Frank Bergon, author of the new book Two-Buck Chuck & The Marlboro Man: The New Old West, began researching the book in 2011 during bi-annual summer trips to the high deserts of California’s San Joaquin Valley where he was raised on a ranch.

Juggling up to 16 team schedules, boat ticket confirmations and shifting weather forecasts are all part of the daily routine for regional high school athletic director Mark McCarthy.

Moving into the new Cape and Islands league has posed little difficulty for the Vineyarders with most teams holding a position at the top of the eight-team league.

Community Services has been awarded $400,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to open a recovery support center in partnership with the Island hospital.

The roof of the Oak Bluffs fire station debuted a new look Sunday morning following the recent installation of solar panels by CVEC.

Taking over coaching duties for a team with four consecutive state championships is a daunting task, but first year girls tennis coach Chris Scott said he isn’t afraid of sky-high expectations.