Opinion
Current Nature: The Blanket Beneath Your Feet
By Lucas Leasure, Linda Loring Nature Foundation •
As we sit inside during the rainy days of spring, warm coffee in hand to beat the chill and stay dry, Sphagnum moss thrives. Formed by the last glacier’s retreat, Nantucket island is home to
Land Court's Ruling On Short-Term Rentals Demands Compromise, Not Recriminations
Matt Fee •
To the editor: The Land Court has spoken. They’ve told us that our interpretation of some of our zoning laws, which WE wrote and adopted, is illegal. So, what do we have to do now? We need to come
Current Waters: Early Bonito And Great Striper Fishing
Capt. Carl Bois Of Topspin Fishing •
It’s finally June, and our world-class fishery is heating up. The stripers have really shown up, migrating in as they chase all the small baitfish. It’s the mantra of the month – striper fishing is
Head Vs. Heart
Chris Perry •
Now what? They got spanked at Town Meeting to the tune of 477 to 251. Despite the results, Curtis Barnes, who was the original architect of Article 81 at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting and Joe Grause,
More Nuance Needed On Immigration Debate
Megan Boyes •
To the editor: I am writing in response to Mr. Dundee's recent letter. While I found some of his arguments compelling, particularly his points regarding the political aspects of the immigration
What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen?
Charles Dundee •
To the editor: All of us - regardless of political leaning - want to be kind, helpful, and compassionate to our fellow human beings. I count many immigrants among my friends, and I admire their work
The Island's Religious Communities React To ICE Raids On Nantucket
Max Wolf, Althea Smith, John Murray, Carr Holland, Abrar Qureshi, and Derek Worthington •
To the editor: Nantucket’s Christian, Jewish, and Islamic communities express their extreme concern for those taken into custody by Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and
VFW And Legion Give Thanks
Drew Arent, Doralee Nolan, And Nick Duarte •
To the editor: The Nantucket VFW Post 8608 and the Bryon L. Sylvaro American Legion Post 82, and the Nantucket Honor Guard would like to thank the following volunteers and participants that helped
The Voters Have Spoken
Dave Bossi •
To the editor: The voters have spoken. Well maybe... If you listened to the Select Board at this week's meeting you might question that statement. When discussing the Our Island Home issue one board