Islanders battened down the hatches, moved their boats to higher, dryer ground and boarded up windows Sunday as the sky turned gray and winds picked up in advance of Hurricane Sandy's arrival.

October 28, 2012

The Martha's Vineyard Commission has released a series of inundation maps, which indicate areas at high risk of flooding during the upcoming storm. Those who are located in the at-risk areas are encouraged to take proper precautions, including relocating to higher ground.

October 28, 2012

Forecasters continued to sound warnings Saturday about a very large and dangerous storm that is expected to combine with another weather system and lash a large coastal area from the Carolinas to Southern New England with high winds, heavy rains and extreme flooding and high tides.

October 27, 2012

Newborn piglets, water buffalo and laying hens are just some of the latest additions to the Katama farm.

October 26, 2012

It's not just pumpkins that are turning the streets of Vineyard Haven the official color of the season.

October 25, 2012

Breeds of all types enjoy a romp at the Trade Winds preserve in Oak Bluffs.

October 25, 2012

A look at the year-round staples of the Menemsha harbor and fishing port.

October 24, 2012

The stories of Vineyard cemetery inhabitants — Pooles, Allens and Mayhews, war veterans, and the unknown lying under unmarked stones — are sad and heroic, uneventful and romantic. To walk among the graves is to walk through history.

October 24, 2012

Scarecrows are popping up in front of storefronts this week, part of the Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School's annual Island-wide contest.

October 23, 2012

The Moshup Trail area has long been identified as a place of special importance.

October 23, 2012

The winter farmers' market opened for the season Saturday at the agricultural hall in West Tisbury. The market will continue every other Saturday through the last week of December.

October 22, 2012

High school students donned their finest Saturday night for the annual homecoming dance.

October 16, 2012

After weeks of competition it was time to dole out prizes — including top wins, a new truck and a boat.

October 15, 2012

Islanders took to the streets Sunday to raise money for the fight against local and international hunger.

October 15, 2012

Scenes (and signs) from the working waterfront of the Island's year-round port.

October 15, 2012

The popular Edgartown farm celebrated the fall harvest season with hay rides, a carving competition and children's games.

October 15, 2012

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