Three towns on Martha’s Vineyard voted to ban gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028. Federal cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have impact on the Island. We check out “For the Birds”, ...

Robert M. Sawyer of Tisbury died on April 4 at his home on Martha’s Vineyard. He was 87 years old. Robert was born in 1937 to David and Thelma Sawyer in Brookline, where he was raised with his ...

Raphael Joseph Fusco, known affectionately to friends and family as Ray, died on April 9 in Danvers. He was 86. Born on November 3, 1938, in Boston, Ray was a man whose generosity, kindness and loving ...

Elizabeth (Betty) Brady of Vineyard Haven, a lifelong community builder, mental health advocate and dedicated executive assistant and office manager, died on March 19. Born in New York City in 1933, ...

Carole J. Sittard, of Oak Bluffs and formerly of Chicopee, died on March 11 surrounded by her loving husband of nearly 59 years. She was 82. Born on Dec. 13, 1942 to Wilbur and Irene (Mercure) Simard ...