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Pouring for a purpose

The sold-out charitable wine dinner La Fête drew a crowd to Bartlett's Farm on Friday evening for world-class pours and cuisine.

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All-star pairings

The Island Gala, billed as the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival's "who's who" event, brought hundreds of gourmands and wine enthusiasts to Bartlett's Farm

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Opening Toast

The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival got underway Wednesday, May 27 with a packed welcome reception at The Nantucket Hotel & Resort.

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Rainy remembrance

Umbrellas dotted Prospect Hill Cemetery on Sunday afternoon as Nantucketers gathered in the rain for the island’s annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members.

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Sails on the sound

Sails once again filled Nantucket Harbor over the holiday weekend as the 55th annual Figawi Race Weekend returned to the island.

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Museum preview night

Egan Maritime hosted its annual members-only opening at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum on Friday, May 22.

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Creative women shine

Now in its third year, NEW Moon Fest returned to the ‘Sconset Casino over the weekend to celebrate women filmmakers and creatives from around the world.

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Nantucket in bloom

There's no surer sign that summer is around the corner than the moment Nantucket's window boxes and gardens burst into bloom.

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Puppy Love

Animal lovers on Nantucket had a reason to smile this past Sunday as the Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals (NiSHA) hosted a special dog and puppy meet and greet.

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Fitness and fundraising

The Nantucket Police Charitable Association brought back its “Runnin’ for a Cause, Not from the Cops” 5K race over the weekend to raise money for the Nantucket community.

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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.

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Pods of plenty

The Hospital Thrift Shop got its 2026 season underway with a parking lot sale on Saturday, May 2

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Art for the taking

The Artists Association of Nantucket celebrated a milestone with its 25th annual Spring Sweep auction on April 10 and 11.

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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.

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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.

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Daffodils after dark

Friday night’s sold-out Flower Power Party set a fitting tone for the Nantucket Daffodil Festival.

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