Opinion

Current Nature: The 2026 Inter-Island BioBlitz - ACK Vs. MV

Saoirse McCarthy And Ava Boettiger, Linda Loring Nature Foundation •

The first annual Inter-Island Bioblitz has officially concluded. After years of the Nantucket BioBlitz, for the first time ever, Martha’s Vineyard joined Nantucket for some friendly inter-island

Hospital Thrift Shop Looking Ahead to the Next Century

Jennifer Anderson •

To the editor: The Hospital Thrift Shop has served the Nantucket community for nearly 100 years. Thanks to the generosity of the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, we have utilized an offsite location at

Great Expectations

Charles Dundee •

To the editor: For me, perhaps the most beautiful moment of the year happens somewhere on the road through southeastern Massachusetts. It is spring, and I am making my way toward Hyannis and the

Missy Perry Thanks Nantucket Cheer, Island Community

Missy Perry •

To the editor: I am extremely proud of the accomplishments, improvements and the solid foundation that I have made to the cheerleading program at Nantucket High School. I have been coaching

Current Waters: Hello From The Captain's Wife

Dr. Sarah Bois •

Hello from the Captain’s wife. It’s that time of year again when Captain Carl has a lot on his plate, and I get to give a little perspective from the other side of charter fishing. From my

Questions Linger On Housing Production Plan

Meghan Perry •

This letter was originally sent to the Nantucket Select Board, Planning Board, and Affordable Housing Trust. To the editor: After reading the 92-page Housing Production

The Housing Production Plan's Good Intentions Don’t Always Lead To Great Outcomes

Val Oliver •

This letter was originally sent to the Nantucket Select Board and Planning Board To the editor: I may not be a “Planner," but I am a local resident with a modicum of common

Thank You, Nantucket

Echemendia N. Herinson •

To the editor: Today, I simply want to say: thank you, Nantucket.I am deeply grateful for this island and for the opportunity to live here, work here, learn, and grow while experiencing a different

Current Waters: Nantucket Fishing Report

Captain Carl Bois, Topspin Fishing •

Striper fishing is slow, which it usually is this time of year. By August, warmer air and water have started switching things up. We have plucked out a few striped bass when we’ve needed to, but