Fears of wildfire, concerns about trail safety and anger over this summer’s unannounced destruction of a homeless camp were the top themes when Islanders spoke to Massachusetts officials in charge of the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest on Thursday night.

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School is years overdue for an information technology risk assessment, according to the firm that audits the school’s financial management.

After more than six decades of mostly behind-the-scenes work on behalf of the Island’s natural environment, Tess and Kib Bramhall stepped into the spotlight Wednesday evening to accept the Creative Living Award.

The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society launched its concert season Sunday with a show that wove centuries of African, European and American musical traditions into a fiery new sound.

Public schools on Martha’s Vineyard are taking a closer look at how fairly they educate a diverse student body of more than 2,200 children, following a year-long study.

Suzanne de Passe, a longtime seasonal Island resident, will be honored at the Cleveland-based museum for her nearly 60-year career in television, music and film.

A special exhibition honoring Rez Williams, the West Tisbury painter and conservationist who died at 81 earlier this year, brought a crowd of Island artists, art-lovers and environmentalists to Grange Hall Saturday afternoon.

Just how much borrowing will be needed is still being determined, library director Amy Ryan told the select board at its Sept. 24 meeting.