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Whalers Football Home Opener
The Nantucket High School Whalers football team suffered its first loss of the season in Saturday's home game against Carver, falling 6 - 40 against the Crusaders.
Maggie Rose Concert
American rock and soul singer Maggie Rose returned to Nantucket last week for an end-of-the-summer concert at the Chicken Box, benefitting Housing Nantucket.
Reflecting on August
In today's Nantucket About Town, photographer Bill Hoenk shares scenes of August on Nantucket.
Labor Day Dinner
The Nantucket Land & Water Council celebrated another successful summer season during its annual Labor Day dinner.
Sidewalk Art Show
The Artists Association of Nantucket hosted its final sidewalk art show of the season over the weekend at the Visual Arts Center on Amelia Drive
Surfing Franklin
The passing of Hurricane Franklin kicked up heavy surf over the weekend, drawing dozens of spectators and surfers to south shore beaches.
Labor Day Weekend
Nantucket reveled in the last moments of a busy summer, closing out Labor Day weekend with farewells and excitement for the off-season.
Nantucket Farms
Beyond the postcard-perfect beaches and cobblestone streets, Nantucket's farms form an essential but sometimes overlooked part of the island’s identity.
Farmers and Artisans Market
Weather permitting, local farmers and artisans showcase their creations every Saturday through early Octoberduring the downtown Farmers & Artisans Market, organized by Sustainable Nantucket.
Sea Shanties
Families and friends got musical with Nantucket Historical Association and Egan Maritime Institute during an installment of their Sea Shanties community concert series.
Bowdoin & Lynx
Nantucket was treated to a remarkable display last week as the historic schooner Bowdoin sailed into the harbor during its first-ever visit to the island.
Theater Workshop Nantucket Summer Gala
Residents and visitors gathered at Nantucket Great Harbor Yacht Club for Theatre Workshop of Nantucket's summer gala.
Tim Russert Summer Groove
The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club held its annual Tim Russert Summer Groove benefit concert over the weekend.
Nantucket Race Week
Nantucket Race Week took over the harbor and waterfront this past week with regattas, parties, and award ceremonies by co-sponsors Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing.
BBQ, Bocce, & Bluegrass
Nantucket's Almanack Arts Colony welcomed families to its property in Polpis for its annual barbecue, bocce, and bluegrass benefit.
August Fete
The Nantucket Preservation Trust held its annual August Fete last Thursday. The event was held on one of Nantucket's most quaint byways, India Street.
Boston Pops on Nantucket
Thousands gathered at Jetties Beach over the weekend to see the Boston Pops Orchestra play its annual concert on Nantucket.
Wampanoag Day
Families celebrated the history and culture of local Indigenous peoples during last week's Wampanoag Day at Children's Beach.
Trashion Show
Local and celebrity models illuminated the Cisco Brewers stage with colors and creativity during the 2023 Trashion Show.
Classic Car Show
A car show fundraiser to benefit the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club was held over the weekend in the parking lot off First Way.