Opinion
Disappointed In Decision To Hold Fourth Of July Water Fight
Curtis Barnes •
To the editor: It is disappointing that the Town of Nantucket has decided to hold the July 4 water fight, despite the fact that the entire state is in a drought condition. Although the water is to be
Cape And Islands Unitarian Universalist Ministers Support Nantucket's Rev. Splaine On Fourth Of July Decision
Rev. Kristen Harper, et al •
To the editor: We, the Unitarian Universalist ministers of the Cape and Islands, wish to express our support and encouragement to the Rev. Erin Splaine and the members of the Second Congregational
A Quarter Of A Penny To End Hunger On Nantucket
Ed Mitzen •
There is a number that ought to embarrass us, and it isn’t the price of a waterfront teardown. It’s this: roughly one in three year-round Nantucketers struggles to put food on the table. Thousands of
Nantucket 8th Graders Urge Island To Pursue Indoor Recreation Facility
Christine Haigh, Hadassah De Oliveira and Henry Browers •
To the editor: We, three 8th-grade students, have recently been researching an issue in our community. Athletes, and all community members in general, have limited reliable indoor spaces to exercise.
Thankful For Community Concert
Ginny Macaulay •
To the editor: I attended the Community Concert at the High School yesterday. It was unbelievable. The children from our island performed in such a professional manner. The Boston Civic Symphony
Current Nature: A Week Of Fieldwork On Nantucket
Ava Boettiger, Conservation Science and Stewardship Intern at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation •
When people think of ecological research, they often picture lab coats or field stations in faraway places. But have you ever wondered what it looks like right here on Nantucket? It takes careful
Current Waters: Nantucket Fishing Report
Carl Bois •
Bass are scattered everywhere. The size varies by location so don’t be afraid to move around. Squid are a major component of their food so keep an eye out. It really is a great time for stripers.
Ticks Are Part of Island Life. Tick-Borne Disease Does Not Have to Be.
Amy E. Lee, MBA, MBHA, MJ, FACMPE President And COO, Nantucket Cottage Hospital •
To the editor: On Nantucket, we teach our children early how to live with the natural world. We check the weather before getting on the water. We respect the ocean. We know that the elements can
Former Unitarian Church Trustee Speaks Out On Decision To Cancel July 4th Event
Alison K. Forsgren •
To the editor: I am a long-time congregant and former Trustee of the Unitarian Meeting House and, germane to this conversation, the volunteer coordinator for the Reading of the Declaration of