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New grads toss their hats
The Nantucket High School Class of 2026 said good-bye to high school in a ceremony last Friday, June 12, at Vito Capizzo Stadium, with 152 new graduates getting their diplomas.
PASCON celebrates caring
PASCON, Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket, held its annual Dreamcatcher Auction on Thursday, June 11 at Nantucket Yacht Club.
Golfers swing for youth
Golfers gathered at Sankaty Head Golf Club over the weekend for the 33rd annual Sam Sylvia Golf Tournament benefiting Nantucket Boys & Girls Club.
Picture-perfect picnic
Sunny skies and harbor views provided a perfect backdrop Sunday for Nantucket Land Bank’s third annual Family Picnic Day at The Creeks Preserve.
Market season returns
The Farmers & Artisans Market returned to Cambridge Street over Memorial Day weekend, marking the start of another season of locally grown and handmade goods.
Stars align for seniors
Supporters of The Homestead gathered Friday night at the Nantucket Yacht Club for A Starry Night, the nonprofit’s annual spring fundraiser.
School board showdown
Curtains rose last week at Bennett Hall as Theatre Workshop of Nantucket kicked off its production of Eureka Day.
Best of the fest
The Grand Tastings, considered the heart of the festival, remained the weekend's biggest palate pleasers.
Private pours
A highlight of the weekend is the Great Wines in Grand Houses series, where chefs and vintners create custom menus for smaller groups of guests.
Cooking for the crown
Aspiring chefs showcased their talents on Sunday during the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival’s Junior Top Chef competition at Bartlett's Farm.
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.
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
Opening Toast
The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival got underway Wednesday, May 27 with a packed welcome reception at The Nantucket Hotel & Resort.
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.
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.
Museum preview night
Egan Maritime hosted its annual members-only opening at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum on Friday, May 22.
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.
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.
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.
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.