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Swim Across America Nantucket Sets New Record With $1 Million Raised For Cancer Care, Research

Jason Graziadei And David Creed •

The weather was a wild card, but the inspiration and community spirit came through once again during Saturday’s 13th annual Swim Across America Nantucket. On a blustery July morning, hundreds of island residents came together at Jetties Beach for the open water swim event and raised a record-breaking $1 million for local cancer care and oncology research.

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Search Continues For Missing 19-Year-Old On Nantucket

Jason Graziadei •

The search continues for a 19-year-old man who was reported missing last week on Nantucket. Carlando Panton was last seen on Tuesday, July 22, around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Nobadeer Farm Road and

Deal Reached To Pause Enforcement Of Judge's Ruling In Short-Term Rental Case

JohnCarl McGrady •

In the face of mounting pressure from Massachusetts Land Court Judge Michael Vhay, West Dover Street homeowners Peter and Linda Grape have agreed to not short-term rent their home while the town

Vice President JD Vance's Visit To Nantucket Brings Heavy Security, Protests

Jason Graziadei •

Vice President JD Vance arrived on Nantucket late Tuesday morning to attend a Republican National Committee fundraiser, bringing a heavy security presence and protests to the island. After a brief

Nantucket Asserts Vineyard Wind Violated Its Agreements With The Town And Federal Agencies

Jason Graziadei •

Vineyard Wind has violated its agreements with Nantucket and federal agencies, and the Select Board will soon announce a detailed set of demands for corrective actions, the town announced on

Criminal Charges Filed Against Man Who Cut Down Neighbor's Trees To Create Ocean Views

David Creed •

The island resident who allegedly cut down 16 trees that were decades old in a neighbor’s yard to create an ocean view at his residence out in the Cisco area had probable cause found on three charges

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Inn Trouble: Lawsuit Says Summer House Staff Served Up Harassment Instead Of Hospitality

David Creed •

A former Summer House worker has filed a lawsuit in Nantucket Superior Court accusing multiple employees of sexual harassment in the summer of 2022, and alleging she was the victim of discrimination,

Town Reaches $10.5 Million Settlement With GE Vernova Over Vineyard Wind Blade Failure

Jason Graziadei •

GE Vernova will pay the town of Nantucket and island businesses $10.5 million as part of a settlement related to the offshore wind turbine blade failure in July 2024 at the Vineyard Wind farm. The

Vice President JD Vance To Visit Nantucket In July For Fundraiser

Jason Graziadei •

Vice President JD Vance will visit Nantucket next month for a Republican National Committee fundraiser. Attendees will pay $250,000 per couple to join the host committee, or $100,000 per couple to

New Stage, New Star: 16-Year-Old Nantucketer Danielle Lewis Stars In NPAC's First Production

JohnCarl McGrady •

The Nantucket Performing Arts Center’s first production, Hedi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me,” opened Thursday night — and one of the stars is a 16-year-old lifelong Nantucketer.

ICE Raid On Nantucket: 12 Detained And Removed By Coast Guard

Jason Graziadei •

At least 12 people were detained and removed from Nantucket on Tuesday in a federal immigration raid by ICE and FBI agents.In what appears to be the largest immigration enforcement operation on

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Photo Gallery: 2025 Race For Open Space

David Creed •

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation's 24th Annual Race For Open Space 5K, 10K, and two-mile walk took place on Saturday morning off Milestone Road at the cranberry bogs. Luke Mackay, 23, of

Title Defense Comes Up Short, Boys Lax Loses In State Semifinals

David Creed •

The boys lacrosse team will not be repeating as state champions this spring following an 11-2 loss to the Cohasset Skippers Wednesday afternoon in the Div. 4 state semifinal at Barnstable High

Girls Lax Makes Jami Lower Proud In Final Season As Head Coach

David Creed •

You can’t tell the story of how lacrosse has produced some of the most talented athletes on the island in recent years without mentioning Jami Lower. Lower founded the youth lacrosse program in 2012

Girls Tennis Concludes Historic Season

David Creed •

The girls tennis program continues to grow and develop under the leadership of head coach Luke Thornewill and assistant head coach Mark Gerardi, and this past weekend their historic season came to an

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