Nantucket Current
Kiteboarder In Coma After Being Found Unresponsive In Harbor
Jason Graziadei •
An island resident remains in a coma after he was discovered unresponsive in the waters of Nantucket Harbor just off the town pier on Monday and was rushed to Nantucket Cottage Hospital by ambulance after being rescued from the water by the Nantucket Moorings crew. Friends of the man identified him as Farruh Nunuzov, a 20-year resident of Nantucket, and said he had been kiteboarding in the harbor at the time of the incident. Nunuzov, a 48-year-old carpenter, was transported off-island by
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After Years Of Delays, New Harbormaster Building Moves Ahead
JohnCarl McGrady •
After 12 years of planning, discussion, and several delays, the town may be close to finally replacing the Nantucket Harbormaster’s building at the town pier at 34 Washington Street. Despite
Vineyard Wind Wins Initial Victory In Lawsuit Against Turbine Manufacturer
JohnCarl McGrady •
A Boston judge has affirmed his own ruling that temporarily blocks GE Renewables from exiting its contract with Vineyard Wind, compelling the subsidiary of GE Vernova to continue servicing and
Nantucket Elementary School Names New Principal
JohnCarl McGrady •
Foxborough-area elementary school principal Michael Stanton has been hired as the next Nantucket Elementary School principal, following the retirement of former principal Kimberly Kubisch. “I was so
Artists Association Sued By Former Employee Who Claims She Was Fired For Opposing Autism Discrimination
David Creed •
A lawsuit has been filed in the Massachusetts District Court against the Artists Association of Nantucket by the non-profit's former director of adult programming, Elizabeth Congdon, who claims she
"We're In A Crisis" - Bus Driver Shortage Strikes Nantucket Public Schools
Jason Graziadei •
A school bus driver shortage has created a "crisis" for the Nantucket Public Schools with three weeks of classes remaining before the summer break. After several unexpected departures among the
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Giant Nantucket Elm Receives "Liberty Tree" Designation
JohnCarl McGrady and Jason Graziadei •
When the iconic American elm tree on Surfside Road in front of the Nantucket High School was first planted more than 170 years ago, Nantucket was still a whaling town, Wisconsin had just become a
New Private Club Proposed For Valero Property Off Old South Road
Jason Graziadei •
A new private membership club is being proposed for the Valero property off Old South Road that would feature an equestrian program, regenerative agriculture, a greenhouse and gardens, swimming, and
The Last Mudslide?: NIR Pushing Out Gazebo Owner After 34 Years
David Creed •
Luke Tedeschi has put his adult life into serving mudslides and running one of the most iconic businesses on the island – the Tavern & Gazebo. It is a place he has called home since he was 26
Time To Make The Donuts: The Downyflake To Reopen At Fairgrounds Restaurant
Jason Graziadei •
It's time to make the donuts. After a year and a half in exile, the beloved Downyflake will soon make a triumphant return to Nantucket in a new home: the Fairgrounds restaurant. The Downyflake's
After Being Found In Violation Of Chain Store Ban, Roller Rabbit Reopens Downtown Boutique
Jason Graziadei •
Shortly after the trendy pajama boutique and lifestyle brand Roller Rabbit arrived in downtown Nantucket last summer, it made headlines. Just not the kind it wanted. The Roller Rabbit store on
Current Sports
Sports Roundup: Girls Lax Advances To State Quarterfinal, Boys Lax To Round Of 16
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the girls lacrosse team following an impressive comeback that clinched the program a spot in the MIAA Division 4 State Quarterfinal,
MIAA Tournament Schedule Outlook
David Creed •
There are three Whaler sports teams still alive in MIAA State Tournament Action. Below are the teams remaining, who they are playing and when, and who they would be playing next in the tournament if
Sports Roundup: Sailing Competes In Women's Invitational, Baseball & Girls Tennis Seasons Come To An End
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the sailing team following the women’s invitational, as well as the baseball and girls tennis teams following tournament defeats on the road.
Sports Roundup: Girls Lax & Boys Tennis Kick Off State Tournament Play
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the girls lacrosse team following their Round of 32 victory at home Tuesday afternoon and the boys tennis team following their win in the preliminary
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