NANTUCKET - A 50-foot deceased whale has washed ashore on a local beach. The members of Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket anchored the deceased … [Read more...]
Things You Might Not Know About Nantucket
November 11, 2025
Nantucket is a small island located about 30 miles south of Cape Cod, accessible only by airplane or boat. It’s charming, in its New England … [Read more...]
Nantucket firefighters battle large junkyard fire
November 9, 2025
NANTUCKET - Nantucket firefighters responded to a large junkyard fire late Saturday evening. Crews had to run long hose lines from the nearest hydrant … [Read more...]
Clerk magistrate for Nantucket nominated; Vineyard woman named district court judge
November 7, 2025
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has nominated a group of clerk magistrates to district and juvenile courts, including Kimberly Karass as clerk … [Read more...]
Nantucket approves short term rentals without restrictions
November 5, 2025
NANTUCKET - Nantucket voters have legalized short-term rentals without restrictions as the island community balances tourism and local housing … [Read more...]
Nantucket experienced worsening drought conditions from August through September
October 14, 2025
HYANNIS - State officials over the weekend announced that Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard experienced worsening drought conditions from August through … [Read more...]
Southcoast Wind withdraws Falmouth connector petition
October 10, 2025
FALL RIVER – A local wind energy project is facing a new setback. SouthCoast Wind has informed the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board … [Read more...]
Helicopters once again move misplaced Nantucket Sound buoy
September 15, 2025
NANTUCKET – Military helicopters have transported another runaway buoy to Nantucket Harbor. Nantucket Sound Channel Lighted Buoy 21A, normally … [Read more...]
Nantucket wastewater testing shows above average drug use
September 11, 2025
NANTUCKET - Nantucket’s health department has begun testing the island’s wastewater for certain drugs and viruses to get a better sense of community … [Read more...]
Steamship Authority expects possible service disruptions from Hurricane Erin
August 19, 2025
FALMOUTH - The Steamship Authority is preparing for possible service disruptions from Hurricane Erin. The current forecast indicates Oak Bluffs … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Steamship Authority to hold virtual sessions explaining new reservation system
LISTEN: Offshore wind back in development, but financial expert says impacts from freezes remain
Contractor able to resume sewer work in Yarmouth after fatal incident
Erosion-threatened beach house tied to Watergate is being demolished
Barnstable to consider mandating best available sewer systems near sensitive waterbodies
Steamship Authority summer reservation figures are in- Mass Maritime Academy announces new partnership with program in Middle East
Preliminary results in for Martha’s Vineyard summer ferry reservations
Falmouth reports presence of invasive pine beetle
Barnstable restricting the sale of nicotine and tobacco products
Bass Hole Boardwalk closed for ice damage
Leadership change taking place at Cape Light Compact
Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard receive grants to protect pitch pine habitat
