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Nantucket Officials Blast Vineyard Wind, Deliver List Of Demands
JohnCarl McGrady and Jason Graziadei •
Nantucket officials called Vineyard Wind on the carpet Tuesday, claiming the offshore wind developer had failed to live up to its agreements with the town, and telling the company to "lead or leave." In a press conference Tuesday morning held on Zoom, the Nantucket Select Board made 15 demands of Vineyard Wind, setting a two-week deadline for the offshore wind company to reply. If no reply is forthcoming, or if the Select Board deems Vineyard Wind’s responses inadequate, the town is leaving all
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Police Confirm Missing 19-Year-Old Left Nantucket On Seastreak Ferry
Jason Graziadei •
A week after Carlando Panton was reported missing on the island by his family, the Nantucket Police Department Detective Unit confirmed that the 19-year-old traveled to the mainland aboard the
Swim Across America Nantucket Sets New Record With $1 Million Raised For Cancer Care, Research
Jason Graziadei And David Creed •
The weather was a wild card, but the inspiration and community spirit came through once again during Saturday’s 13th annual Swim Across America Nantucket. On a blustery July morning, hundreds of
Deal Reached To Pause Enforcement Of Judge's Ruling In Short-Term Rental Case
JohnCarl McGrady •
In the face of mounting pressure from Massachusetts Land Court Judge Michael Vhay, West Dover Street homeowners Peter and Linda Grape have agreed to not short-term rent their home while the town
Vice President JD Vance's Visit To Nantucket Brings Heavy Security, Protests
Jason Graziadei •
Vice President JD Vance arrived on Nantucket late Tuesday morning to attend a Republican National Committee fundraiser, bringing a heavy security presence and protests to the island. After a brief
Criminal Charges Filed Against Man Who Cut Down Neighbor's Trees To Create Ocean Views
David Creed •
The island resident who allegedly cut down 16 trees that were decades old in a neighbor’s yard to create an ocean view at his residence out in the Cisco area had probable cause found on three charges
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Inn Trouble: Lawsuit Says Summer House Staff Served Up Harassment Instead Of Hospitality
David Creed •
A former Summer House worker has filed a lawsuit in Nantucket Superior Court accusing multiple employees of sexual harassment in the summer of 2022, and alleging she was the victim of discrimination,
Town Reaches $10.5 Million Settlement With GE Vernova Over Vineyard Wind Blade Failure
Jason Graziadei •
GE Vernova will pay the town of Nantucket and island businesses $10.5 million as part of a settlement related to the offshore wind turbine blade failure in July 2024 at the Vineyard Wind farm. The
Vice President JD Vance To Visit Nantucket In July For Fundraiser
Jason Graziadei •
Vice President JD Vance will visit Nantucket next month for a Republican National Committee fundraiser. Attendees will pay $250,000 per couple to join the host committee, or $100,000 per couple to
New Stage, New Star: 16-Year-Old Nantucketer Danielle Lewis Stars In NPAC's First Production
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Nantucket Performing Arts Center’s first production, Hedi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me,” opened Thursday night — and one of the stars is a 16-year-old lifelong Nantucketer.
ICE Raid On Nantucket: 12 Detained And Removed By Coast Guard
Jason Graziadei •
At least 12 people were detained and removed from Nantucket on Tuesday in a federal immigration raid by ICE and FBI agents.In what appears to be the largest immigration enforcement operation on
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Photo Gallery: 2025 Race For Open Space
David Creed •
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation's 24th Annual Race For Open Space 5K, 10K, and two-mile walk took place on Saturday morning off Milestone Road at the cranberry bogs. Luke Mackay, 23, of
Title Defense Comes Up Short, Boys Lax Loses In State Semifinals
David Creed •
The boys lacrosse team will not be repeating as state champions this spring following an 11-2 loss to the Cohasset Skippers Wednesday afternoon in the Div. 4 state semifinal at Barnstable High
Girls Lax Makes Jami Lower Proud In Final Season As Head Coach
David Creed •
You can’t tell the story of how lacrosse has produced some of the most talented athletes on the island in recent years without mentioning Jami Lower. Lower founded the youth lacrosse program in 2012
Girls Tennis Concludes Historic Season
David Creed •
The girls tennis program continues to grow and develop under the leadership of head coach Luke Thornewill and assistant head coach Mark Gerardi, and this past weekend their historic season came to an
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