A favorite diversion of Vineyard summers has been the listing of states represented by automobile license plates.
The Island, although proudly maintaining aloofness from the main when the country is at peace, is one with her when danger threatens.
The solstice is well past, and summer, hardly begun, will be sliding ever so gently down hill.
Again and yet again the discussion has arisen regarding the origin of the “johnny-cake,” the pan-cake and perhaps other varieties of open-fire-baked...
Vineyard Haven and Edgartown of a century ago are recalled by one of the oldest Island residents.
It’s quite a thing to see a season open. The houses and cottages are all at once coming to life.
The Naushon reached Oak Bluffs at about 11:30 and a fair sprinkling of Island people was there to watch her approach.
The most touching and significant Memorial Day ceremony is possible only in seashore communities.
The bird has made its home in my mailbox and she wants a lock for the door.
It may seem to the casual reader of the Vineyard Gazette that in the lexicon of the famous, the name of Tilton appears with unusual frequency.
What is a pug anyhow? Plenty of people, mostly pilgrims, ask this question.
From the April 30, 1954 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

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