Betsy and Jesse Fink know the power of a seed. The two philanthropists met in forestry school. They’ve also cultivated ideas, growing and nurturing them until they become forces in the world.

Every year, 6,500 tons of food waste is shipped off the Vineyard at a premium. Leaders at the Martha’s Vineyard Food Waste Initiative and its partners aim to change all that.

A group of 12 Vineyarders — politicians, writers, actors, ministers and boat captains — gathered in the pews of Edgartown’s Federated Church on Tuesday afternoon.

The Island celebrates the third annual Fluke for Luke fishing tournament this weekend.

An online fundraising campaign has begun for Isaac Higgins, 21, of Edgartown, who remains in stable but critical condition.