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Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Under Consideration For National Natural Landmark Designation
Jason Graziadei •
Nantucket’s Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge is under consideration to be designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. The refuge, which is owned jointly by The Trustees of Reservations, the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, encompasses more than 1,000 acres of barrier beach that is already held in conservation. The federal National Natural Landmark (NNL) program is managed by the National Park Service, part of the Department
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Norther Lights Dazzle In The Skies Over Nantucket
Nantucket Current •
A powerful solar storm set the skies ablaze over the island, New England, and a wide swath of North America last night. The northern lights dazzled over Nantucket with a bright red sky and patches of
Two Vineyard Wind Blades Were Shipped To France From New Bedford
Jason Graziadei •
Two Vineyard Wind turbine blades left the staging area at the Port of New Bedford last Friday, but they were not headed out to be installed at the wind farm. Resting on the deck of the heavy lift
Toms Way Residents Sue Chemical Companies Over PFAS Contamination As Mass DEP Launches Investigation
Jason Graziadei •
A group of Toms Way residents have filed a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers and suppliers of PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," over the contamination of their mid-island
"Please Step Away From The Mic" - Testy Exchange Over Surfside Crossing Mars Select Board Meeting
Jason Graziadei •
Meghan Perry, a vocal opponent of the proposed Surfside Crossing development off South Shore Road, frequently speaks her mind during the public comment section of the Select Board's weekly meetings.
Steamship Authority Proposes Largest Fare Increase Ever
Jason Graziadei •
After a summer of turmoil that included crew shortages resulting in cancellations and reduced service to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, the Steamship Authority is proposing its largest fare
Featured Stories
"Kind Of A Waste" A $19.2 Million Partially Finished Spec House On Nantucket Harbor May Soon Be Demolished
Jason Graziadei •
A partially completed waterfront spec house built on Pocomo Road in 2023 and sold last November for $19.2 million may soon be demolished to make way for a redesigned mansion. Perched above Nantucket
1 In 30 Million: Rare Yellow Lobster Caught Off Nantucket
Jason Graziadei •
Jim Sjolund, captain of the Nantucket lobster boat Julie Alice, was hauling traps about 25 miles east of the island on Friday when his sternman Adam Spencer noticed something peculiar come out of the
Fugitive Aspen Investor Arrested On Nantucket After His Island Estate Sold At Foreclosure Auction
David Creed •
Fugitive Aspen investor Daniel Burrell was arrested on Nantucket late Friday morning on a warrant out of Las Vegas, where he is alleged to have written a bad check to a casino for $1.5 million, just
Idlemoor: The History Of 'Sconset's "Haunted House"
JohnCarl McGrady •
Local legend has it that 11 Baxter Road, one of the oldest houses on the Sconset Bluff, is haunted. At least it looks like it could be. But even if there is no truth to the ghost stories, the old
Vineyard Wind Installed The Largest Offshore Turbines In The Western World. But Were They Ready For Primetime?
Jason Graziadei •
When Vineyard Wind completed the installation of the first GE Vernova Haliade-X 13-megawatt wind turbine in the waters southwest of Nantucket in October 2023, the company trumpeted it as “the largest
Current Sports
Sports Roundup: Cross Country Competes In Twilight Meet, Field Hockey Beats Whitman-Hanson
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes updates on the cross country team after their twilight meet on the Cape over the weekend, the field hockey team after another convincing victory, and the
Sports Roundup: Volleyball Honors Seniors, Field Hockey Keeps Winning
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes updates on the volleyball team after a pair of victories this week, the field hockey team as they continue to roll through their regular season competition, the
Sports Roundup: Golf Wins Ninth Match Of Season
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes updates on the golf team after they took home their ninth win of the season, the cross country team after a road victory, and the volleyball team.
Sports Roundup: Field Hockey Ties Nauset
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes updates on the field hockey team after they tied a familiar Cape & Island foe, the girls soccer team after a tough loss on Saturday, and the football team
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