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97 and counting
A gray, drizzly Monday morning did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of shoppers who lined up down India Street to welcome the Hospital Thrift Shop back for its 97th season.
Pods of plenty
The Hospital Thrift Shop got its 2026 season underway with a parking lot sale on Saturday, May 2
Keeping heritage alive
The Nantucket Historical Association spotlighted centuries-old craft traditions over the weekend at the 1800 House on Mill Street, where hands-on skills like paper marbling, are drawing growing interest.
Sandy strides
Purple was the theme at Nantucket Vineyard's inaugural Wine Run 5K, which drew walkers and runners of all ages to Cisco Brewers last weekend.
Big votes, big spending
Two nights, over 1,200 voters at peak, plenty of debate, and a lot of money on the table. Nantucket’s 2026 Annual Town Meeting wrapped up this week, with voters approving several major spending projects
Local cast shines
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket closed out a memorable run of Calendar Girls this spring, bringing the production to the stage at Bennett Hall during the island’s quieter season.
Art for the taking
The Artists Association of Nantucket celebrated a milestone with its 25th annual Spring Sweep auction on April 10 and 11.
Move with meaning
A Safe Place Nantucket took over The Chicken Box on April 23 for Own the Floor, a free awareness event supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Half a century in bloom
The Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show celebrated its milestone 50th edition over the weekend with a change of scenery and no shortage of blooms.
Daffodils after dark
Friday night’s sold-out Flower Power Party set a fitting tone for the Nantucket Daffodil Festival.
50th annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival
Thousands of visitors flocked to Nantucket over the weekend for the 50th annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival, presented by Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.
26.2 miles from home
More than 30,000 runners laced up their shoes on Patriots’ Day, April 20, for the 130th annual Boston Marathon, representing countries and causes from across the world.
Taking out the trash
The Nantucket Litter Derby, the island’s annual spring cleanup effort, brought together 18 teams for a two-day sweep of the island earlier this month.
Shell yeah!
Fans of Nantucket’s signature delicious bay scallops made a strong showing at this month’s Scallopalooza.
An egg-cellent morning
Smiles and laughter were in abundance at the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, April 12, for the club’s annual Easter egg hunt.
Shamrock Run
The area around Bartlett’s Farm and Cisco Brewers drew a large crowd Saturday, March 21, with more than 100 runners turning out for the annual ShamRock Run.
Reset, recharge, renew
On a day built for movement and reset, the island’s wellness crowd filled Nantucket Dreamland for a Community Spring Wellness Day on Saturday, March 28.
Sweet start at Fairgrounds
The mid-island Nantucket restaurant rechristened as The Fairgrounds marked its official reopening on Saturday, March 28, with its first annual Maple Fest.
“No Kings” in the circle
A crowd of over 200 attended Nantucket’s “No Kings” protest last month at the Milestone Rotary.
Bill Hoenk: Beyond the Island
Beyond his work on Nantucket, Bill Hoenk has also been traveling this winter, capturing scenes far from the island.