Nantucket Current
Swim Across America Raises Nearly $1 Million For On-Island Cancer Care And Oncology Research
Jason Graziadei •
The island community came together Saturday morning at Jetties Beach for the 14th annual Swim Across America - Nantucket open water swim and raised nearly $1 million for on-island cancer care and oncology research. The annual event was blessed with sunny skies and a high tide as hundreds of participants took to the water with many more on the beach cheering them on.
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Protest Against ICE In Downtown Nantucket Marred By Alleged Assault
Jason Graziadei •
A protest against the Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in downtown Nantucket on Saturday was marred by an alleged assault on a 69-year-old woman who was taking part in the
After Rains, A "Huge Deluge Of Mosquitoes" Plagues Madaket Residents
JohnCarl McGrady •
In the last few weeks, many Madaket residents have complained about a booming mosquito population. It may be the result of the intense rainstorms Nantucket has seen this month. Both town
Open Meeting Law Complaint Filed Against NP&EDC Over Planning Director's New Contract
JohnCarl McGrady •
Former Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) member Hillary Hedges Rayport has filed an open meeting law complaint alleging that the NP&EDC violated the state law
Fallout From African Meeting House Hate Crime Report On Display At Select Board Discussion
JohnCarl McGrady •
A report on the town’s investigation into the 2018 hate crime at the African Meeting House on York Street drew mixed reactions at the Select Board’s meeting on Wednesday. “Perhaps we have reached the
New Steamship General Manager Earns High Marks, And A Raise, From Board Of Governors
Jason Graziadei •
The Steamship Authority Board of Governors emerged from a closed-door executive session Tuesday afternoon with some good news for general manager Alex Kryska. The new boss of the Steamship
Featured Stories
Photo Gallery: Venardos Circus On Nantucket
Jason Graziadei and Charity Grace Mofsen •
The circus came to the island for the first time in years this weekend, as hundreds enjoyed the highflying entertainment under the big top at Tom Nevers field. The “Stargazer Circus” was the largest
Windsor Cottage, The First Black-Owned Summer Residence on Nantucket, Celebrating 100th Anniversary
JohnCarl McGrady •
Windsor Cottage, at 58 Prospect Street, is believed to be Nantucket’s oldest summer home owned by a Black family. This year, it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Mabel Carter first came to the
From Junkyard To The Largest Housing Project In Nantucket History: Is The Richmond Great Point Development A Success?
JohnCarl McGrady •
The year was 2013, and developer Phil Pastan had a problem. He had just acquired a 70-acre property on Nantucket that he envisioned would become the largest affordable housing development in island
After 25-Year Run, Pi Pizzeria Put Up For Sale By Marleys
Jason Graziadei •
After a 25-year run building one of Nantucket's most popular restaurants and pizza spots, Evan and Maria Marley are selling Pi Pizzeria on West Creek Road and preparing to retire. The Pi Pizzeria
Assessing The Threat Of Lone Star Ticks And Alpha Gal Syndrome On Nantucket
JohnCarl McGrady •
For the last few years, Alpha Gal Syndrome, or AGS, has been a hot-button topic in the world of ticks. It has overrun Martha’s Vineyard, and cases are cropping up on Nantucket as well. But what is
Current Sports
Nantucket Boys Lacrosse Loses Heartbreaker In State Championship
David Creed •
The Whaler boys lacrosse team’s season came to a heartbreaking end Saturday afternoon following a 7-6 loss to the Cohasset Skippers in the MIAA Division 4 State Championship game. After falling into
Nantucket Boys Lacrosse Advances To State Championship
David Creed •
For the second time in three seasons, the Whaler boys lacrosse team will be competing for the MIAA Division 4 State Title after clinching a spot in the championship game following a convincing 8-4
Photo Gallery: Nantucket Island Men’s Senior Baseball League Inaugural Game
David Creed •
The Nantucket Island Men’s Senior Baseball League kicked off their inaugural season Friday evening. The league has over 50 members and four teams. It is a wooden bat league. Follow the blue link
Whaler Boys Lacrosse Clinches Third Straight State Semifinal Appearance
David Creed •
For a third consecutive season, the Whaler boys lacrosse team has clinched a spot in the MIAA Division 4 State Semifinal following a 10-9 victory over the Pentucket Panthers at Vito Capizzo Stadium
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