Waylon Madison Sauer loved many things. This weekend, two of his passions will be celebrated in honor of his memory — basketball and giving back to his community.

The 25th annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival opened on Wednesday and Thursday with four documentaries and one drama, with each film setting a hopeful tone.

Vineyard Conservation Society is looking to spread the word that lawns can be both beautiful and environmentally friendly.

A proposal from the Chilmark conservation commission to change its wetland protection regulations won’t make the annual town meeting warrant after the select board raised concerns last week. 

The fire was caused by someone who was having a fire on the beach that later spread to the grass, said Chilmark fire Jeremy Bradshaw.

Circuit Arts is celebrating 25 years of its March film festival. This year's showcase takes place March 26 to 30, and features 15 films, numerous panel discussions, food experiences and music.

The seventh grade boys travel basketball team won the New England Basketball Championship at Rhode Island College last weekend.

On Saturday, Stillpoint in West Tisbury will host screening of Cabin Music and a concert by the subject of the film, James Carson, and local musician and piano technician David Stanwood.

First responders of Martha’s Vineyard will battle for bragging rights on the ice on Saturday, March 22 for the annual police department versus fire department hockey game.