Another sign of late spring as boat launching season has begun at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard. Owners and workers spent the weekend moving boats from cradle to harbor in preparation of Memorial Day weekend.

Another sign of late spring as boat launching season has begun at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard. Owners and workers spent the weekend moving boats from cradle to harbor in preparation of Memorial Day weekend.
Breeds of all types enjoy a romp at the Trade Winds preserve in Oak Bluffs.
A look at the year-round staples of the Menemsha harbor and fishing port.
The Moshup Trail area has long been identified as a place of special importance.
The winter farmers' market opened for the season Saturday at the agricultural hall in West Tisbury.
High school students donned their finest Saturday night for the annual homecoming dance....
After weeks of competition it was time to dole out prizes — including top wins, a new truck and a boat.
Scenes (and signs) from the working waterfront of the Island's year-round port.
Though the crowds are gone, the intricate, colorful beauty remains.
Wide-open fields are punctuated by livestock in the cool autumn months.
Low-lying Edgartown has always been defined goegraphically by its bodies of water.
During derby season, fishing permeates every facet of Island life.