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Large number of whale sightings off New England, including dozens of endangered sei whales
A large number of whales is visiting the waters off New England, and the group includes an unusually high number of an endangered species, said scientists who study the animals. A research flight made 161 sightings of seven different species of whale on May 25 south of Martha’s Vineyard and...
Choose Your Own Adventure
Those who like to go down a road less traveled should make reservations to dine at Dune, in the heart of downtown Nantucket at 20 Broad Street. When chef-owner Michael Getter opened Dune in 2009, after working for decades in the Nantucket culinary scene and as a wine pro, word quickly spread about his superb, innovative cuisine featuring fresh seasonal ingredients. Now, 15 years later, Chef Getter and his talented team are still serving some of the best food on Nantucket in preparations that make every meal a fun culinary adventure.
Large whale group spotted off New England includes orca eating a tuna, dozens of endangered species
A large number of whales visiting the waters off New England included an uncommon sighting of an orca eating a tuna and an unusually large group of an endangered species of whale, scientists said. A research flight made 161 sightings of seven different species of whale on May 25 south...
Sensational Adaptation
Lively and entertaining with a dash of lunacy: Theatre Workshop of Nantucket’s current production is playwright Kate Hamill’s playful version of Sense and Sensibility. This theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel is a contemporary take on navigating love, loss, and societal expectations in 18th-century England. Hamill’s script gets to the heart of the story while bringing a fresh and energetic perspective to this very well-known comedy of manners. In the talented hands of TWN’s Producing Artistic Director Justin Cerne, Sense and Sensibility does not disappoint! From the surprise dropped in the opening scene, under Cerne’s direction, this is a fast-paced, dynamic, high-quality production. He deftly handles the quick changes and controlled chaos of the play, never losing the audience in the bedlam.
What Is A Community? Is Nantucket Going To Be One Much Longer?
To the editor: I find myself with time to write because my co-ed softball league game has been canceled again. While I’m never sad about having more time to write, I am a bit forlorn about the reason. This season, our local adult league is down a team (maybe more than one as things roll along), and two out of the three games have been canceled due to the other team not having enough players.
Cannabis can set sail to Vineyard and Nantucket, after all
Cannabis business can begin shipping weed to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket at long last, after regulators voted Thursday to allow transport of marijuana over state territorial waters at long last. The Cannabis Control Commission’s administrative order marks the end of a decade-old policy that required island dispensaries to either...
Girls bumped from playoff quarterfinals by Norwell
(June 13, 2024) The girls lacrosse team’s undefeated season and their state title hopes came to an end Saturday with a 13-11 loss to Norwell in the Div. 4 state tournament quarterfinals. Nantucket trailed by as many as five goals in the first half but cut the deficit to...
Airport Commission OK's $700,000 to start noise wall
(June 13, 2024) The Nantucket Airport Commission has approved $700,000 for the engineering, design and bidding of a promised noise barrier that is expected to mitigate the effects of noise and fumes from nearby residential areas. It was the first major step in building a replacement for the much maligned...
Running out of marijuana, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket get approval to ship it to the islands
MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — Cannabis regulators in Massachusetts on Thursday issued an administrative order that will allow pot to be transported to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket islands for the first time. The order came as Martha’s Vineyard was about to run out of pot, with one dispensary temporarily...
Life picking up around the harbor as water warms
(June 13, 2024) The water temperature in the harbor continues to meddle in the mid-60s. Colorful kayaks line the Washington Street racks and are emerging at access points along Hulbert Avenue, but few have been seen exploring the waterfront as of yet. The temperate waters continue to provide grounds to...
Surf 'n' turf: Hedonism on a plate
“The point of surf ‘n’ turf is to maximize hedonistic extravagance . . .”
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