White shark populations are on the rise and shark research is also growing from coast to coast as scientists learn more about the apex predators.

The weather in South Africa almost put a damper on Shark Week this year.

When Alyssa Mastromonaco visited the Vineyard as acting chief of staff for President Obama, the beach had to wait. Work didn’t stop for the White House team when the President was on vacation.

Norton Point has reopened to over-sand vehicle traffic after several weeks of closures during peak shorebird rearing season.

Hearings have ended in a disciplinary proceeding against a Martha’s Vineyard prosecutor who is under investigation for possible misconduct. The matter could continue well into next year.

There have been tensions at the airfield this summer, with town officials looking into whether the field is properly managed.