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Race day returns

The Figawi sailboat race made a splash on Nantucket last weekend, as the annual event returned for its 54th edition.

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Moonlit Stories

The new moon might not be visible from Earth, but its power shone brightly last weekend at the annual NEW Moon Festival.

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Handmade and homegrown

The Farmers & Artisans Market is back on Cambridge Street, kicking off its summer season over the weekend with a fresh crop of homegrown and handmade goods.

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March to remember

On Sunday, Nantucket honored its fallen heroes with the annual Memorial Day parade.

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Flavor and Festivity

It wasn't all sipping at Bartlett's. Beyond the grand tastings, the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival packed in plenty of other events into its schedule.

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Sipping in style

Top-tier winemakers from around the world came together over the weekend for what many consider the centerpiece of the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival: the grand tastings.

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Sip and Stroll

Thursday's festivities were highlighted by the popular Island Gala event at Bartlett's Farm.

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Opening Pour

Corks were popping Wednesday night as the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival officially got underway.

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Marathon men and women

Thousands of runners from all over the world took to the streets on April 21 for the 2025 Boston Marathon, which brought its usual mix of grit, glory, and cheers to the city.

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Starry night sights

Nantucketers turned their eyes skyward last month for a one-night-only stargazing event at Altar Rock.

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Island scholars shine

Two Nantucket High School seniors — Biliana Dountcheva and Cecelia Wendelken — are headed off to college with the ultimate sendoff, having been named the 2025 Nantucket Scholars.

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Rising Tide Cup

The 5th annual Rising Tide Cup disc golf tournament made its shotgun start Saturday morning at the island's championship-style course in the Nantucket State Forest.

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Back in business

The Hospital Thrift Shop kicked off its 96th year in business Monday morning with a line of eager shoppers down India Street.

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Spring Art Showcase

Local artists took center stage at the Big Gallery on Straight Wharf for the Artists Association of Nantucket’s annual Spring Sweep silent auction.

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Debates and defeats

Nantucket voters packed into the Mary P. Walker Auditorium over the weekend for this year's Annual Town Meeting.

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Celebrating every stem

At Bartlett's Farm, the annual Daffodil Flower Show, presented by the Nantucket Garden Club, showcased nature's finest blooms in a can't-miss display of color and variety.

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Dancing into spring

The Nantucket Historical Association's Flower Power Party returned this year as vibrant and energetic as ever.

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Crowned in color

This year's Nantucket Daffodil Festival began with flair at a flower crown-making workshop presented by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

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Daffodil Festival

Dreary weather couldn't "rain on the parade" of those at this year's Nantucket Daffodil Festival.

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Ready, Set… Hunt!

Sunny weather helped draw a large crowd to the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club's annual Easter egg hunt over the weekend.

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