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Nantucket Veterans Day Ceremony
Jason Graziadei •
Island residents gathered Tuesday morning for Nantucket’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at the war memorial on Federal Street, paying their respects to all who served in the U.S. military.Vietnam War veteran Bert Johnson, pictured in the first photo below, took in the ceremony with his granddaughter on his lap.The Nantucket Scouts and Girl Scouts, along with members of the police and fire departments, also participated in the ceremony, which was led by the Byron L. Sylvaro American Legion Post
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Shipwreck Remains Believed To Be From Doomed Fishing Schooner That Wrecked In 1918
Jason Graziadei •
Shipwreck remains discovered in ‘Sconset last month may be from a fishing schooner that wrecked at Low Beach more than 100 years ago in thick fog.A 500-pound fragment of what is believed to be a
Land Bank Hires Former Environmental Police Captain Dean Belanger As Venison Processing Manager
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Nantucket Land Bank on Monday announced the hiring of former Massachusetts Environmental Police Captain Dean Belanger as venison processing manager for its new deer donation program based out of
Fire Breaks Out At Junkyard Off Hummock Pond Road
Jason Graziadei and Peter Sutters •
The Nantucket Fire Department responded to a large fire that broke out in a junk yard near 84 Hummock Pond Road just before 10 pm. Friday night. The blaze lasted nearly an hour before responding
School Leaders Pressed To Reconsider Plan To Upgrade Athletic Facilities
JohnCarl McGrady •
Dozens of concerned students, parents, coaches, and Nantucket residents gathered at the Nantucket Intermediate School cafeteria on Thursday for a special meeting of the School Committee to discuss
Former President Joe Biden Expected Back On Nantucket For Thanksgiving
Jason Graziadei •
Former President Joe Biden is expected back on Nantucket later this month as his family plans to renew its annual Thanksgiving tradition for the first time since he left the White House after bowing
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Island Voters Legalize Short-Term Rentals Without Restrictions
JohnCarl McGrady •
Nantucket's five-year stalemate over short-term rentals has ended. During Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting, Article 1, which legalizes short-term rentals (STRs) by right across Nantucket, was
Faregrounds Restaurant To Be Sold To Ethan Devine
Jason Graziadei •
Faregrounds Restaurant and Pudley's Pub, a longtime Nantucket dining establishment, will soon be sold, but will continue on as a year-round restaurant serving the island community.The beloved
After Hurricane Melissa, Nantucket's Jamaican Community Waits And Worries
Jason Graziadei •
Sitting in the lobby of the Jared Coffin House, more than 1,600 miles away from his home in Jamaica, all Anthony Litchmore could do this week was worry as he waited for news from his
Dennis And Kimberly Kozlowski To Buy Nantucket Pharmacy
Jason Graziadei •
After years of uncertainty regarding the fate of the Main Street icon Nantucket Pharmacy, the downtown business will soon have a new owner - one who will be a familiar name to island residents.
Man Who Cut Down Cisco Neighbor's Trees To Create Ocean Views Has Charges Dismissed Prior To Arraignment
David Creed •
Jonathan Jacoby, the island resident who allegedly cut down 16 trees that were decades old in a neighbor’s yard to create an ocean view at his residence out in the Cisco area in March, had charges of
Current Sports
Photo Gallery: Cheerleaders State Tournament Halftime Show
David Creed •
The Whaler cheerleading team made the 140 mile trip along with the football team for the state tournament game at Pentucket Regional High School Friday afternoon, and they put on one last halftime
Whaler Football's Season Comes To An End Against Pentucket
David Creed •
The Whaler football team’s season came to an end Friday afternoon, losing to Pentucket 35-15 in the MIAA Division 6 State Tournament. Despite the score, it was a hard fought game that ultimately came
Boys Soccer Season Comes To An End In Preliminary Round
David Creed •
The boys soccer team saw their season come to an end Monday afternoon on the road against Assabet Valley Regional High School – losing 2-1 in the preliminary round of the MIAA Division 3 State
Field Hockey's Season Comes To An End Against Nauset
David Creed •
The #13 ranked field hockey team lost on the island to the #20 ranked Nauset Warriors 2-1 Sunday morning in round one of the MIAA Division 3 state tournament – marking an end to their season.The
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