(Sept. 24, 2024) Massachusetts residents already pay some of the highest electricity prices in the country and the state is going to need a lot more power as it tries to make a big shift away from fossil fuels. So how much will it cost to gen… moreState's offshore wind prices about to reset
(Sept. 24, 2024) Swain’s Travel is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. moreSwain's Travel marks 40 years in business
(Sept. 22, 2024) The Inquirer and Mirror was named a Distinguished Newspaper Saturday in the New England Newspaper and Press Association’s annual Newspaper of the Year competition. moreI&M named Distinguished Newspaper
(Sept. 12, 2024) If getting a stack of pancakes from the island’s best-known breakfast spot is your favorite way to start the day, you’d better get your order in before Columbus Day. The iconic Downyflake restaurant will be demolished sometim… moreDownyflake demolition set for later this fall
(Sept. 9, 2024) The Planning Board sent developers of a warehouse proposed for Old South Road back to the drawing board this week, to find a way to include housing units in their project. morePlanning Board has big problems with proposed Frito-Lay, Pepsi warehouse
(Sept. 8, 2024) The state on Friday announced the slate of projects that will make up its next move toward offshore wind power, but Massachusetts is not going as big as it could have and what was being touted as a tri-state partnership to mak… moreState picks new offshore wind projects, prices unavailable
(Sept. 26, 2024) The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce presented a number of awards at its annual membership celebration Tuesday at the Dreamland Theater. moreFaregrounds, Rocky Fox, NRTA among Chamber of Commerce honorees
(Sept. 4, 2024) Turnout was light on the island and statewide in Tuesday’s state primary election, with just two contested races on the Nantucket ballot. moreLight local turnout in Tuesday’s state primary
(Sept. 2, 2024) The Maria Mitchell Association will host Richard M. Sotell, a certified financial planner, for “How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at 33 Washington St. moreCharitable-giving workshop Sept. 12
(Aug. 23, 2024) Nantucket Cottage Hospital held its 113th annual meeting Friday, presided over by Craig Muhlhauser, president of its board of trustees. moreNantucket Cottage Hospital honors Annette Adams, several others at annual meeting
(Aug. 22, 2024) Nantucket Wine and Food Festival executive director Nancy Bean is claiming a lawyer who worked for her on the deal that gave her sole control of the festival turned around and shared sensitive privileged information with David Gordon, the CEO of Gordon’s Fine Wine & Liquo… moreLegal wrangling over wine festival ramps up a notch
(Aug. 16, 2024) Promises from Vineyard Wind blade-manufacturer General Electric to compensate island business owners affected by its blade failure last month are starting to appear empty in the eyes of Gaven Norton. moreSurf school owner skeptical about wind farm reimbursement
(Aug. 16, 2024) Led by renowned Boston chef Lydia Shire, eight female Boston restaurateurs have written an open letter in support of Nancy Bean and the Nantucket Wine and Food Festival. moreProminent female chefs back Nantucket Food and Wine Festival founder
(Aug. 12, 2024) More turbine debris could wash ashore in the coming days after Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova crews performed a “controlled detachment” of the remaining hanging sections of a broken turbine blade Sunday morning, according to a press release from the town’s communications manage… moreWind farm crews take down damaged blade, more debris onshore possible
(Aug. 8, 2024) Chunky belts, maxi skirts and cowboy boots have overtaken the island. In the words of Megan Holden, manager of the downtown boutique Serenella, 2024 is a beachy Western summer. moreIsland fashion: It’s a “coastal cowgirl” summer
(Aug. 8, 2024) Nantucket lightships served as beacons in the night and during storms for thousands of ships passing by the island for close to 130 years, between 1854 and 1983. moreNantucket lightships get own clothing line
(Aug. 8, 2024) Some people say you can never have enough shoes, and the proof might just be at the pop-up Noel Shoe Museum in the Seven Seas building on Centre Street. moreA walk through history: The Vanessa Noel Shoe Museum
(Aug. 1, 2024) While shopping on Old South Wharf, you have most likely passed two boutiques: Peter England and Kari England. While the two shops are enticing enough in themselves, many don’t know the unique story behind them. moreKari and Peter England: Classic designs rooted in years of family tradition
(July 25, 2024) In a world that is filled with fast fashion, constant consumption and seemingly repeated ideas, it is rare to find jewelry that was not just made to be made but made with purpose and inspiration. moreFrom the shore to the studio: Icarus + Co's handmade jewelry
Friday, July 26 through Thursday, August 1 moreLanguedoc and Nantucket Bake Shop benefiting Bakes for Breast Cancer
(July 19, 2024) Most of the fiberglass and foam debris that fell out from the remainder of a damaged Vineyard Wind turbine blade Thursday morning is projected to miss the island, the town announced Friday morning. moreVineyard Wind: Most new blade debris projected to miss island
The board of directors of the Nantucket Media Group, owner of The Inquirer and Mirror, voted Friday to name general manager Robert Saurer the next publisher of the 203-year-old newspaper. moreSaurer named publisher of I&M
The state Department of Environmental Protection fined Harbor Fuel $11,722 last week for building and operating its fuel tank farm off New South Road without applying for the proper permits for gasoline emission control. moreHarbor Fuel fined by state for violating air pollutant regs
(July 8, 2024) Nantucket Tents, Placesetters Nantucket and Soiree Floral, all island-based event-related businesses, as well as Sperry Tents of South Florida, have been sold to Alec LeFort of LeFort Interests, who will be running the business… moreNantucket Tents, Placesetters Nantucket, Soiree Floral sold
(July 5, 2024) A proposed 15,000-square-foot mixed-use building off Old South Road was picked apart by Historic District Commission members this week. moreMixed-use building slammed by HDC: “It looks like a prison”
(July 3, 2024) Stocking the local food pantry is a good start, but it takes more than that to build a program that will help lessen food insecurity and provide people in need with access to decent meals. moreReducing waste: Tackling food insecurity through gleaning
(July 2, 2024) Barrett Enterprises moved the old Nantucket Railroad ticket booth building, also the former Maria Mitchell aquarium, from its longtime home at 28 Washington Street across the street to 33 Washington Street Thursday. moreMaria Mitchell moves old aquarium
(July 2, 2024) The Nantucket Wine and Food Festival, and owner Nancy Bean, have filed suit in federal court against the Gordon Companies, CEO David Gordon and the White Elephant Hotel over what Bean alleges is the attempted takeover of her event. moreWine festival owner files suit over attempted takeover
(June 24, 2024) The Great Harbor Yacht Club wants to knock down a building to expand its racket sports compound off Nobadeer Farm Road, according to an application recently filed with the Planning Board. moreGHYC looking to add tennis, pickleball courts
(June 20, 2024) Throughout the night, a row of blinking red lights can be seen on the horizon off the south shore. moreWind farm remote lighting system not yet operational
(June 20, 2024) Nancy Bean, who has run the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival for the last decade, feels she is being shouldered out of her own event. moreTurmoil at the wine festival
(June 18, 2024) The Artists Association of Nantucket has hired Francine Balling as its director of finance and operations. moreAAN hires Francine Balling as director of finance and operations
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