Opinion
Steamship's Mistakes Shouldn't Cost Island Residents In Fare Increases
Beth O'Connor, et al •
To the editor: Like most island residents, we are deeply concerned by the recent proposal to increase fares. While the Steamship Authority argues that these increases are necessary to subsidize
Northern Baxter Road: A Way Forward
Burton Spruce Balkind •
To the editor: The defeat of Article 73 at the May 2026 Town Meeting settled an important question. Once again, Nantucket voters rejected using the public beach below Sconset Bluff for
Current Nature: Bird Is The Word
Rochele Rodriguez, Ecological Education Intern at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation •
Bird is the word this week at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation and that is due to a very exciting revival of a previously beloved feature of the Foundation. If you are a lover of the Foundation,
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