Nantucket Current
Camp Counselors Credited With Saving Woman, Cats From House Fire Sparked By Lightning Strike
Jason Graziadei •
Four island camp counselors are being credited with alerting an island homeowner to a fire at her home following a lightning strike earlier this month and rescuing her cats from the burning structure. "People need to know that these four people stopped and banged on my door and saved my life," said Susan Hostetler, whose home on Upper Tawpawshaw Road sustained significant damage during the fire. On the night of July 18th, Hostetler said she was in her kitchen making strawberry ice cream
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State Tightens Regulations For White Shark Fishing On Nantucket
The new regulations are a response to anglers "targeting and catching white sharks on Nantucket and producing dangerous circumstances for swimmers and beachgoers.” •
The Division of Marine Fisheries has banned the use of certain specialized fishing equipment on Nantucket in an effort to protect white sharks, expanding the portion of the state’s shoreline where
Expansion Of Geotubes At Sconset Bluff Upheld By Superior Court Judge
JohnCarl McGrady •
A Superior Court judge has upheld the Nantucket Conservation Commission’s decision to allow the expansion of a controversial erosion control geotube project along the Sconset Bluff. “There was ample
Downtown Valet Parking Lot Reopening August 1
JohnCarl McGrady •
The National Grid valet parking lot at 5 Candle Street is reopening this Saturday, August 1st, after being closed much of the summer for renovations. The lot was expected to be closed for the entire
Two Years After Vineyard Wind Blade Failure, Government Investigation Still Not Completed
JohnCarl McGrady •
Two years after a Vineyard Wind turbine blade collapsed, littering Nantucket’s shores with debris, a federal investigation into the blade failure is still ongoing, with little indication of when it
Schools Considering "Last Resort" Options As Bus Driver Shortage Persists
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Nantucket Public Schools are still facing a critical shortage of bus drivers. If nothing changes soon, the school system may have to completely stop all bus service for grades 7 through 12 and
Featured Stories
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
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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