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Federal Government To Reconsider Approval Of SouthCoast Wind
JohnCarl McGrady •
In its latest salvo against the offshore wind industry, President Donald Trump’s administration is reconsidering the federal permit issued to SouthCoast Wind, which was slated for installation south of Nantucket but had already been delayed and potentially cancelled as a result of previous federal efforts to limit offshore wind. The 2.4GW offshore wind farm, which would include 131 turbines and five offshore substation platforms, was already being challenged by the town of Nantucket in federal
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Sconset Footbridge Closed After Hit-And-Run Incident
Nantucket Current •
The Sconset Footbridge, a historic landmark in the village on the east end of the island, has been closed by the town following a hit-and-run incident that caused significant damage. The town is now
Enrollment At Nantucket Public Schools Drops 3 Percent
JohnCarl McGrady •
Nantucket Public School enrollment is down 54 students from last year's record high, according to a report given by Superintendent Elizabeth Hallett at Tuesday's School Committee meeting. This
Photo Gallery: First Day Of School On Nantucket
David Creed •
Nantucket Public Schools welcomed students back to classes today as the 2025-26 school year got underway Tuesday morning after Labor Day weekend. Good luck to all the kids, parents, teachers, and
Nourish Nantucket Receives Anonymous $1 Million Gift To Fight Food Insecurity
JohnCarl McGrady •
Nourish Nantucket has received an anonymous $1 million donation to fund immediate food access for island residents. The gift, which would singlehandedly cover a third of Nourish Nantucket’s entire $3
New Study Reveals Dusky Sharks Preying On Seals For First Time Off Nantucket
JohnCarl McGrady •
A new study confirms what scientists have known for years: dusky sharks are eating seals off the coast of Nantucket. There are few known predators of seals in the Atlantic Ocean, but scientists can
Featured Stories
Could Expanded Deer Hunting Solve Nantucket's Food Insecurity Problem?
JohnCarl McGrady •
Mike Leavitt was sitting around a dinner table with a group of his friends when the conversation turned to a topic that has vexed many Nantucketers: it’s hard to drive anywhere at night on the island
Trump Administration Halts Work On Nearly Complete Revolution Wind. Could Vineyard Wind Be Next?
Jason Graziadei •
The Trump administration has halted construction on Revolution Wind, a $4 billion, 65-turbine offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island that was approximately 80 percent complete. It marked
"Epic Day" - Nantucket Charter Boat Topspin Lands A 1,000-Pound Bluefin Tuna
Jason Graziadei •
The Nantucket charter boat Topspin landed a giant 118-inch bluefin tuna off the island on Monday, a fish estimated to weigh more than 1,000 pounds. "Epic day," Topspin captain Carl Bois summed up.
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
Current Sports
Whaler Football Beats Cardinal Spellman In 49-0 Shutout To Open Season
David Creed •
The Nantucket football team has their sights set on hopefully returning to the playoffs this fall, and they started their season off strong Saturday afternoon in a road matchup against the Cardinal
Boys Soccer Loses To East Boston
David Creed •
The Whaler boys soccer team hosted East Boston High School Saturday afternoon and lost 2-1 in a competitive match. Stoyan Popov scored the only goal for Nantucket in the second half and also had one
Sports Roundup: Field Hockey, Boys Soccer Win Home Openers
David Creed •
The first Whaler sports roundup of the 2025-2026 school year includes recaps on the field hockey and boys soccer teams after both won their home openers, as well as updates on the golf and girls
Season Preview: Whaler Football Looking To Build On Last Year's Success
David Creed •
The last time the Whaler football team strapped on their pads for a meaningful football game, it was November 26th, 2024 at Fenway Park in a 22-14 double overtime thrilling victory over Martha’s
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