Nantucket is cleaning up and returning to normal after a weekend nor'easter brought strong winds and heavy rain to the island.

This coming weekend, on Saturday night, Theatre Workshop of Nantucket wraps up its three-week run of performances of The Mousetrap, the classic staged whodunnit by Agatha Christie.

Every year at this time, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce honors its members who best exemplify the mission of the local chamber to foster, promote, and advocate for Nantucket's economic vitality and unique quality of life, to the benefit of all the island’s businesses and community.

This month saw the annual Sankaty Swing Golf Tournament happen at Sankaty Head Golf Club on Monday, September 14.

In this issue we focus on the excitement of fall high school sports on the island, with the Nantucket High School Whalers soccer and field hockey teams playing during the second week of September.

Nantucket's modern-day lifesavers were honored Friday during the 22nd annual Lifesavers Recognition Day at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

Solemn remembrances were held on Nantucket Friday as islanders honored those who died in the September 11th terrorist attacks 25 years ago.

The Nantucket High School Whalers football team kicked off its regular season Saturday with a 16-8 victory over the East Bridgewater Vikings at Vito Capizzo Stadium.

Nantucket Land and Water Council gathered supporters and friends in Polpis for its annual end-of-season dinner, the organization’s premier fundraiser of the year.

The Artists Association of Nantucket welcomed guests to its 20th annual 10x10 exhibition with an opening reception on Thursday, September 3 at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery.

Egan Maritime wrapped up the summer Sunday, August 30, with its annual Fqmily Night at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

The fourth annual August Blues fishing tournament came to a close Tuesday, September 1, as anglers and supporters gathered at Miacomet Golf Club to celebrate the tournament and announce this year’s winners.

For all the change and commotion that comes with summer on Nantucket, the weekly Farmers & Artisans Market on Cambridge Street has remained a dependable Saturday stop.

The Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts (NISDA) welcomed guests to its Seaview Farm in Wauwinet last Thursday for an evening of live music under the summer sky.

The Artists Association of Nantucket hosted a public reception Thursday, August 27, celebrating its 2026 Artist-Patron exhibition at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery.

The return of fall sports brought an unmistakable hint of autumn to Nantucket last week, as Whalers athletes took back to the fields and courts.

The Nantucket Fire Department works year-round to protect Nantucket and keep the community safe, whether it's responding to fires or medical emergencies or answering other calls for help. On Sunday, August 23, the community had a chance to show its appreciation for the men and women behind the badge.

The hallmarks of late August on Nantucket have had their say — the Boston Pops, Opera House Cup, and Summer Groove have all come and gone, and the season is starting to wind down.

With the influx of beachcombers, bar revelers, and celebrity guests to Nantucket every summer comes the equally important arrival of the seasonal workforce that keeps the island running.

The Maria Mitchell Association welcomed guests to its Vestal Street Observatory on August 19 for a special night under the stars.