FALMOUTH – The Steamship Authority has scheduled a series of informational open houses for its True North initiative to replace the company’s … [Read more...]
First sperm whale to wash up on Nantucket in decades towed from beach
November 24, 2025
NANTUCKET – A dead whale that washed ashore on Nantucket earlier this month has been removed. The sperm whale weighing about 50 tons and measuring … [Read more...]
Deceased whale washes ashore on Nantucket
November 18, 2025
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...]
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...]
