Nantucket Current
After Third Bomb Threat In Five Days, More Questions Than Answers
Jason Graziadei •
The third bomb threat in five days struck Nantucket's Main Street Saturday night, once again prompting a significant police response that resulted in blocked streets, evacuated sidewalks, and shuttered businesses. Shortly after the island's largest summer event - the Boston Pops concert at Jetties Beach - concluded Saturday evening, Nantucket Police received a call from an individual claiming they intended to place an "improvised explosive device" at the Ralph Lauren store at 16 Main Street.
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Lynx Mourns Death Of Crew Member Aboard Tall Ship
Jason Graziadei •
The crew of the tall ship Lynx is mourning the death of one of its own this week. Don Johnson, 60, was found unresponsive Wednesday morning in his bunk aboard the vessel, a replica of a schooner from
Nantucket Food Pantry Scrambling To Find A New Home
JohnCarl McGrady •
In just over eight months, the town of Nantucket will force the Nantucket Food Pantry to move out of its longtime home on Washington Street by declining to renew the pantry’s lease. If the pantry
Nantucket Pilot Survives Plane Crash On Muskeget Island
Jason Graziadei •
A Nantucket pilot survived a plane crash on Muskeget Island Sunday morning with no injuries. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the single-engine Maule aircraft was "attempting a
Naushop Neighborhood Revolts Over Dr. Rocco Monto's Proposed Practice Office
JohnCarl McGrady •
It’s rare that a relatively small office proposed in a commercial district on Nantucket sparks significant controversy, but that’s what happened at Monday’s Planning Board meeting when local
"Huge Hit" - Bomb Threats Mean Lost Revenue For Downtown Businesses At Summer's Peak
Jason Graziadei •
The local band Foggy Roots was just one song into their set at the Gaslight in downtown Nantucket Saturday night when all the lights came on. A staff member came to the microphone and told everyone
Featured Stories
She Was Arrested By ICE On Nantucket, Shipped To Texas, And Now Faces Deportation
Jason Graziadei •
Since first coming to Nantucket in 2023, Lara Batista-Pereira had been working as a landscaper, babysitter, and dog-walker. She left her home in Brazil and crossed the southern border into the United
New Downtown Boutique Roller Rabbit Violates Nantucket's Chain Store Ban
Jason Graziadei •
The trendy pajama boutique Roller Rabbit, which opened a store in downtown Nantucket earlier this year, was found in violation of the island's chain store ban after a complaint was filed with the
Nantucket Officials Blast Vineyard Wind, Deliver List Of Demands
JohnCarl McGrady and Jason Graziadei •
Nantucket officials called Vineyard Wind on the carpet Tuesday, claiming the offshore wind developer had failed to live up to its agreements with the town, and telling the company to "lead or
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,
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
Current Sports
"Dionis Dawgs" Win Second Annual Culkins Cup
David Creed •
The 2025 Culkins Cup took place over the weekend. The charity hockey tournament donates all proceeds to the Nantucket Hockey Foundation. The hockey tournament was set up last year in honor of Ernie
Photo Gallery: Whalers' Football Season Begins
David Creed •
The Whaler football team kicked off their preseason practices on Friday - officially beginning the 2025 fall sports season for Nantucket High School teams. All other teams are allowed to begin
Nantucket Youth Cheerleaders Shine At Patriots Preseason Game
David Creed •
Niamh Devine, 9, and Frankie Meriwether, 7, just began their cheerleading careers in the spring through the Nantucket Community School’s newly developed cheerleading program in March, and last week
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
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