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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mass. State Lottery: This Nantucket diner sold two big winner tickets since March
Hyannis resident Garen Downie, who works on Nantucket, won a $2 million prize June 10 with a $50 instant ticket he bought at Old South Diner on the island. It’s not the first time for the lucky diner. Three months ago, on March 11, Jose Fontanez of Boston was...
“Aunt” Leah Bayer to received Dreamland's Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Award
(June 13, 2024) The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation has chosen Leah Bayer as this year's recipient of the Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Award. The accolade recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and selflessness in making Nantucket a better place through their unwavering commitment to the community.
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