Nantucket Current
Nine-Year-Old Mae Tapley Inspiring Nantucket's Marathon Runners
David Creed •
Shortly after Mae Tapley was born nearly 10 years ago in Washington D.C., her parents – Susie and Andrew – learned that their daughter had Down Syndrome. Approximately half of all individuals with Down Syndrome have a heart condition, which led to Mae being checked out at a D.C. hospital for any underlying health conditions.“Everyone in D.C. told us her heart was healthy,” Susie Tapley said.As a precaution, the Tapleys scheduled an appointment at Boston Children’s Hospital when Mae was four
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The Nantucket Project Calls Off Its Annual Fall Gathering On The Island
Jason Graziadei •
The Nantucket Project - the annual gathering of thinkers, visionaries, and performers spearheaded by Tom Scott and Kate Brosnan - announced this week that it will not be holding its usual four-day
The Nantucket Town Election Field Is Set. See Who's Running
Jason Graziadei •
Incumbent Select Board members Brooke Mohr and Matt Fee will defend their seats against four challengers in the May 20th annual town election. The field of candidates running for the Select Board
Land Bank Frowns On Neighbor's Request To Restrict Public Parking At Maxcy Pond
David Creed •
The Land Bank Commission is considering a request to restrict public parking at its Maxcy Pond property off Cliff Road that was submitted by neighboring property owners of the popular freshwater pond
Nantucket Appeals Federal Approval Of SouthCoast Wind Project
Jason Graziadei •
The town of Nantucket is appealing the federal government's approval of the SouthCoast Wind project slated to be built southwest of the island, citing a "rushed and faulty" permitting process as well
No Federal Assistance For Downtown Businesses Impacted By Christmas Stroll Power Outage
Jason Graziadei •
When the power went out in downtown Nantucket during the 2024 Christmas Stroll, island businesses lost millions in revenue. National Grid absolved itself of any responsibility for those losses, and
Featured Stories
Scientists Launching Drilling Expedition To Find Freshwater Beneath The Ocean Floor Off Nantucket
Jason Graziadei •
A team of international scientists will soon begin drilling beneath the sea floor off Nantucket in search of a vast freshwater aquifer that it not only believes exists, but could one day be tapped
State Approves Extension Of Nantucket's Scalloping Season
Jason Graziadei •
The state Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has approved the town's request to extend the bay scalloping season on Nantucket through April 11 due to the abundance of adult scallops in the harbors.
Conservation Commission Approves Massive Expansion Of Geotubes At 'Sconset Bluff
Brian Bushard •
After years of debate and a four-month public hearing, the Conservation Commission on Thursday approved a nearly 3,000-foot expansion of the Sconset Beach Preservation Fund’s erosion-control geotube
Nantucket Summer Resident Bill Chisholm Buys The Boston Celtics
Jason Graziadei •
The Boston Celtics franchise was sold on Thursday to an investment group led by Nantucket summer resident Bill Chisholm, the co-founder of the California-based private equity firm Symphony Technology
Fall River Diocese Sells Six Acres Of Undeveloped Land On Nantucket To Church Supporter
Jason Graziadei •
The Diocese of Fall River recently sold six acres of undeveloped land off Milestone Road to a supporter of the Catholic church and an island summer resident for $4 million. The two properties at 46
Current Sports
Sports Roundup: Boys Tennis Plays First Home Match Of Spring Season
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes updates on the boys tennis team after they played their first game of the season at home against a tough Cape & Island’s opponent, as well as the girls tennis
Sports Roundup: Boys Lax Dominates, Baseball & Girls Lax Win Season Openers
David Creed •
The first Whaler sports roundup of the 2025 spring season includes a recap on the boys lacrosse team, who began their state title defense over the weekend with a blowout victory, the baseball team
Balanced Girls Tennis Team Begins Season On Wednesday
David Creed •
The girls tennis program has had some strong teams in recent years, but this spring the Whalers may have one of their deepest rosters in recent memory thanks to some hard work over the winter that
Young Boys Tennis Squad Excited For New Era
David Creed •
Since head coach David Cheever took over the boys tennis program five years ago, he has preached the importance of doubles in order to win matches – especially come tournament time. But this season
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