Nantucket Current

Power Outage Hits Downtown Nantucket On Christmas Stroll

Jason Graziadei •

A power outage struck downtown Nantucket late Saturday morning just as the 50th Christmas Stroll event was getting underway. By evening, half of the core downtown district remained without power as the issue was still unresolved, forcing numerous restaurants and businesses to close for the night on one of the busiest days of the year."National Grid is actively working to address the power outage issue," the town stated in an advisory to residents and visitors Saturday evening. "While crews are

The Latest

Nantucket Current's 2024 Christmas Stroll Guide

David Creed •

The 50th Christmas Stroll will take place this weekend, and below is a list of all the events taking place on island. If any events are not included in this guide, please email David Creed at

Hunting Association Signs Agreement With Town To Pave Way For Shooting Range

Jason Graziadei •

After walking away from a deal with the Select Board last month for its long-sought shooting range, the Nantucket Hunting Association has reversed course and signed an agreement with the town that

Waterfront Properties On Sheep Pond Road Head To Foreclosure Auction

Jason Graziadei •

A pair of waterfront properties on Sheep Pond Road that sold just two years ago for $3.9 million are headed to a foreclosure auction later this month. Owned by Slacktide, a Boston-based real estate

Shotgun Deer Hunting Season Opens With A Bang

Jason Graziadei •

If the first day of shotgun deer hunting season on Nantucket was any indication, it could be another record-breaking deer harvest on the island. Hunters checked in 160 deer on Monday, the opening

Almanack Pond Farm Sold To Almanack Arts Colony Leaders And Cisco Brewers Founders

Jason Graziadei •

Almanack Pond Farm, a seven-acre property in Polpis owned by the Johnson family for decades, has been sold to the leaders of the Almanack Arts Colony and the founders of Cisco Brewers for $4.75

Featured Stories

Nantucket Pharmacy Staying Open As It Nears Deal For New Operator

Jason Graziadei •

Nantucket Pharmacy owner Allan Bell had been preparing to shutter the Main Street pharmacy and soda fountain this Sunday after years of unsuccessfully seeking a successor to take over the operation.

Nantucket Students Tried To Rent An Airbnb But Got Ignored. They Broke In Anyway And Threw A Party

Jason Graziadei •

It was mid-October when Edith Stone Lentini received a “sketchy” request to rent her Nantucket home on Field Avenue through Airbnb. The person requesting the one-night rental for Oct. 28 said she

The Island's Navy Namesake: USS Nantucket Commissioned In Boston

Brian Bushard •

The USS Nantucket, the newest U.S. Navy warship, was docked beside the oldest ship in the Navy’s fleet at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston on Saturday for the new vessel's official commissioning,

Land Bank Buys Beach Compound For $26 Million In Its Largest Purchase Ever

Jason Graziadei •

The Nantucket Land Bank completed its most expensive property acquisition ever on Wednesday, closing on a one-acre beachfront compound on the north shore just east of The Galley restaurant and the

Man Rescued From Capsized Boat Off Nantucket By Island Anglers

Jason Graziadei •

A dramatic water rescue unfolded Saturday afternoon off Nantucket, where a pair of anglers from the island encountered a capsized boat with a man perched on its hull waving them down. Joe Tormay and

Current Sports

Photo Gallery: 2024 Winter Sports Seasons Begin

David Creed •

The 2024-2025 winter sports season is officially upon us. Per MIAA rules, teams were allowed to begin practicing Monday afternoon. Nantucket will have five teams in action over the course of the next

Nantucket Wins Island Cup In Overtime Thriller At Fenway Park

David Creed •

The dream of every Nantucket football player dating back decades has been to hoist the Island Cup trophy over their heads. Many have accomplished that feat over the years, but the 2024 Whaler football team separated themselves from the pack Tuesday evening by beating Martha’s Vineyard in overtime at Fenway Park – eternalizing their names in island lore after authoring the latest chapter in this historic rivalry’s history.

Photo Gallery: 10th Annual Run For Robin 5K

David Creed •

The 10th annual Run For Robin 5K took place Sunday morning at the Sconset Casino with over 700 participants signing up for the event.The race began nearly 10 years ago following the tragic death of

Photo Gallery: 2024 Powderpuff Game

David Creed •

Below are some photos from Wednesday night’s Powderpuff game - which the seniors won 22-8 against the juniors - taken by Current Sports Photographer Chris Tran.

Loading Ad
Loading Ad
Loading Ad
Current iPhone Email

Don’t wait
for the news.

Sign up for Nantucket Current to get exclusive stories and updates on island news delivered to your email inbox three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Sign Up Now →