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Nantucket's 2026 Fourth Of July Events Lineup
Nantucket Current •
The Fourth of July is almost here and we've got a full rundown of what's happening around the island to celebrate Independence Day. The town's Office of Culture and Tourism is sponsoring events at three locations: Main Street, Children's Beach, and Jetties Beach, which will be closest to the island's fireworks display, shot off from a barge on the water.Main Street Area Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmer’s Market: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Cambridge Street between
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Depsite Ongoing Appeals, Construction Resumes At Surfside Crossing Development
Jason Graziadei •
Surfside Crossing isn’t done with the legal challenges brought forward by its opponents, but construction is proceeding nonetheless. Following the Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee’s (HAC)
Woman Struck And Run Over By SUV Driver In Downtown Stop & Shop Parking Lot
Jason Graziadei •
A pedestrian was struck and run over by the driver of an SUV in the downtown Stop & Shop parking lot on Monday, prompting a large public safety response to the waterfront. The circumstances of
Nantucket Planning Director Leslie Snell's Contract Renewed By NP&EDC
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) renewed Planning Director Leslie Snell’s contract on Monday after a lengthy executive session, handing her another term atop
Man Who Was Stabbed In Downtown Altercation Will Also Face Criminal Charges
David Creed and Jason Graziadei •
Criminal charges have been filed against the second man involved in last week’s altercation on South Beach Street that led to a stabbing and a chaotic scene along The Strip on Broad Street. Andre
Nantucket Airport Manager Warren Smith Out After One Year
David Creed •
Nantucket Memorial Airport announced Monday morning that Warren Smith is no longer the airport manager after just one year on the job and will be replaced by Preston Harimon, who is assuming the role
Featured Stories
Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Charges Against Downtown Stabbing Suspect
David Creed •
Kemar K. Downer, the individual charged with stabbing Andre Hamilton last week, had a motion to dismiss the case denied by Nantucket District Court Judge James Sullivan following a hearing on Tuesday
Dylan And Caroline Wallace Open "The Little Farm Store" On West Creek Road
Jason Graziadei •
Dylan and Caroline Wallace’s Eat Fire Farm was already bringing a wide array of locally produced goods to Nantucket: pasture-raised pork, harvest sea salt from island waters, honey, cut flowers,
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
Nantucket Unveils Monument For 19th-Century Black Whaling Captain And His Wife, The First Female Steamship Stewardess
Jack Bradner and JohnCarl McGrady •
More than 171 years after his death, Nantucket’s first Black whaling captain, Absalom Boston, and his wife, Hannah Cook Boston, the first female steamship stewardess, were memorialized on Friday with
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
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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