For 72 years, fishermen have approached the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby as dreamers. Plenty of lines will hit the water at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.

A preliminary study on a freight route between New Bedford and Vineyard Haven concludes the service could be successful but would have a hefty price tag.

The high school football team opens the season Friday evening at home against Carver. Ryan Kent, first-year coach, is looking forward to it.

Army Chief Jackie Key arrived Tuesday for a free Martha’s Vineyard vacation arranged by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The lobster roll economy on Martha’s Vineyard is booming — fundraising operations that generate, by conservative estimate, more than $430,000 annually for nonprofit organizations.

Truckers and Falmouth residents sounded off again this week on a plan by the Steamship Authority to make changes to the early morning freight schedule.