Opinion
Troubled By Criticisms Of Rev. Erin Splaine In The Current
Megan Boyes •
To the editor: I am compelled to voice my profound disappointment and considerable disagreement with the recent column by Chris Perry concerning Erin Splaine at the Unitarian Universalist Church on
Singing Praises To The Steamship Authority's New Ticketing Building In Woods Hole
Damien Kuffler •
To the editor: Press reports have generally sung the praises of the Steamship Authority's (SSA) new ticketing building in Woods Hole, including its remarkable spaciousness and improved bathrooms. The
Canceling The Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence Was Hubristic And Self-Righteous
Jamie Howarth •
To the editor: Good work, Chris Perry. Lucid and thoughtful; touchy topic. My brief experience with Rev. Splaine is similar. Disagreement is met with pro forma responses that are unilateral and
Current Nature: Nantucket Sharks Share The Sea
Ava Boettiger, Conservation Science and Stewardship Intern at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation •
Summer has officially arrived on Nantucket, bringing long beach days, warmer waters, and the seasonal return of one of the ocean's most talked-about visitors: sharks.Although shark sightings often
Current Waters: A Trip To The Canyons
Captain Carl Bois, Topspin Fishing •
Happy 4th of July Nantucket! Now that it's July, summer is in full swing. There is a lot of fishing action to be had. The string of warm summer days this week has raised the water temperatures and
Help Shape Nantucket's Housing Future
Kristie Ferrantella •
To the editor: Housing affects nearly every aspect of life on Nantucket—from our workforce and local businesses to our schools, healthcare system, public safety, and the ability of families to remain
We Need To Govern Nantucket's "Freeway In The Sky"
Charles E. Stott and Jerry Padian •
To the editor: More than twenty years ago, Nantucket Civic League members Dual Macintyre and Rick Atherton warned that a “freeway in the sky” was being built over our island, quietly, relentlessly,
Addressing Concerns About Our Breaking News Reporting
Jason Graziadei •
To our readers: I thank Whitnie Clarke-Barrett for sharing her concerns about our coverage of this incident, and want to respond specifically to several parts of her letter. First, our team responded
Editorial Choices Have Consequences
Whitnie Clarke-Barrett •
To the editor: Last week, this publication covered a story in a way that caused tangible, measurable harm to a real person. Because the editorial choices that produced that harm are