Nantucket Current
Camp Counselors Credited With Saving Woman, Cats From House Fire Sparked By Lightning Strike
Jason Graziadei •
Four island camp counselors are being credited with alerting an island homeowner to a fire at her home following a lightning strike earlier this month and rescuing her cats from the burning structure. "People need to know that these four people stopped and banged on my door and saved my life," said Susan Hostetler, whose home on Upper Tawpawshaw Road sustained significant damage during the fire. On the night of July 18th, Hostetler said she was in her kitchen making strawberry ice cream
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Hensdale Club Developer Seeking 28-Acre Land Bank Property For Public Equestrian Program
David Creed •
Island developer Alan Worden presented a request to the Nantucket Land Bank Commission Tuesday afternoon seeking a long-term ground lease or license of a 28.65-acre parcel of land at 41 Milestone
Suspect Charged After Alleged Assault At ICE Protest In Downtown Nantucket
Jason Graziadei •
After a 69-year-old woman was allegedly pushed to the ground during a protest against ICE in downtown Nantucket, island police have charged a man with assault and battery and disorderly conduct.
After Rains, A "Huge Deluge Of Mosquitoes" Plagues Madaket Residents
JohnCarl McGrady •
In the last few weeks, many Madaket residents have complained about a booming mosquito population. It may be the result of the intense rainstorms Nantucket has seen this month. Both town
Open Meeting Law Complaint Filed Against NP&EDC Over Planning Director's New Contract
JohnCarl McGrady •
Former Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) member Hillary Hedges Rayport has filed an open meeting law complaint alleging that the NP&EDC violated the state law
Fallout From African Meeting House Hate Crime Report On Display At Select Board Discussion
JohnCarl McGrady •
A report on the town’s investigation into the 2018 hate crime at the African Meeting House on York Street drew mixed reactions at the Select Board’s meeting on Wednesday. “Perhaps we have reached the
Featured Stories
Swim Across America Raises Nearly $1 Million For On-Island Cancer Care And Oncology Research
Jason Graziadei •
The island community came together Saturday morning at Jetties Beach for the 14th annual Swim Across America - Nantucket open water swim and raised nearly $1 million for on-island cancer care and
Windsor Cottage, The First Black-Owned Summer Residence on Nantucket, Celebrating 100th Anniversary
JohnCarl McGrady •
Windsor Cottage, at 58 Prospect Street, is believed to be Nantucket’s oldest summer home owned by a Black family. This year, it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Mabel Carter first came to the
From Junkyard To The Largest Housing Project In Nantucket History: Is The Richmond Great Point Development A Success?
JohnCarl McGrady •
The year was 2013, and developer Phil Pastan had a problem. He had just acquired a 70-acre property on Nantucket that he envisioned would become the largest affordable housing development in island
After 25-Year Run, Pi Pizzeria Put Up For Sale By Marleys
Jason Graziadei •
After a 25-year run building one of Nantucket's most popular restaurants and pizza spots, Evan and Maria Marley are selling Pi Pizzeria on West Creek Road and preparing to retire. The Pi Pizzeria
Assessing The Threat Of Lone Star Ticks And Alpha Gal Syndrome On Nantucket
JohnCarl McGrady •
For the last few years, Alpha Gal Syndrome, or AGS, has been a hot-button topic in the world of ticks. It has overrun Martha’s Vineyard, and cases are cropping up on Nantucket as well. But what is
Current Sports
Nantucket Boys Lacrosse Loses Heartbreaker In State Championship
David Creed •
The Whaler boys lacrosse team’s season came to a heartbreaking end Saturday afternoon following a 7-6 loss to the Cohasset Skippers in the MIAA Division 4 State Championship game. After falling into
Nantucket Boys Lacrosse Advances To State Championship
David Creed •
For the second time in three seasons, the Whaler boys lacrosse team will be competing for the MIAA Division 4 State Title after clinching a spot in the championship game following a convincing 8-4
Photo Gallery: Nantucket Island Men’s Senior Baseball League Inaugural Game
David Creed •
The Nantucket Island Men’s Senior Baseball League kicked off their inaugural season Friday evening. The league has over 50 members and four teams. It is a wooden bat league. Follow the blue link
Whaler Boys Lacrosse Clinches Third Straight State Semifinal Appearance
David Creed •
For a third consecutive season, the Whaler boys lacrosse team has clinched a spot in the MIAA Division 4 State Semifinal following a 10-9 victory over the Pentucket Panthers at Vito Capizzo Stadium
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