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Homecoming Parade
The 2023 homecoming parade took place Saturday morning, featuring floats from the four high school classes along with entries from varsity sports teams.
Whaler's Pep Rally and Bonfire
School spirit was in the air Friday during the annual pep rally.
A Nantucket Year In Review
In today's Nantucket About Town, photographer Bill Hoenk shares his favorite shots of 2023.
Nantucket Half Marathon
Hundreds of runners, joggers, and walkers participated over the weekend in the annual Nantucket Half Marathon.
Levitate Flannel Jam
On Monday, flannel-wearing fans flocked to the sold out Levitate Flannel Jam at Cisco Brewers to hear live music and celebrate the fall season.
Nantucket Shorts Festival
The Nantucket Shorts Festival, a mini festival of locally made films and videos, took place over the weekend at Dreamland Theater, where experienced and amateur filmmakers presented their 2-to-10-minute shorts on the big screen.
The Nantucket Project
Former First Lady Michelle Obama, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, actress Jennifer Lawrence, and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang were a few of the guests at this past weekend's Nantucket Project.
Scalloper's Ball
This year's Scalloper’s Ball was held Friday at Nantucket Yacht Club, kicking off the scalloping season with music, dancing, and seafood.
Fall Fashion Show
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce's new Fall Fashion Show took place over the weekend at The Nantucket Hotel.
Family Scalloping Opening Day
Recreational scallopers took to the waters off Nantucket on Sunday, pushing their 10-foot-long rakes with floating baskets in tow, trying to harvest Nantucket’s delectable seafood item.
PDGA Disc Golf Tournament
Nantucket Disc Golf held a tournament over the weekend at its course in the state forest, where competitors gathered for a chance to win cash prizes.
Autumn Social
Friends, neighbors, and community members gathered Sunday night at the Nantucket Yacht Club for a fundraising event to benefit Nantucket Food Fuel & Rental Assistance.
Cross-Island Hike
Nantucketers dusted off their hiking books and got out their heavy socks over the weekend for the fourth annual Cross-Island Hike with Nantucket Land Bank.
Whalers Football
On Saturday, the Nantucket High School Whalers football team ended their run of three consecutive losses so far this season with a 19-6 win over Tech Boston Academy, in a non-league game.
Island Health Fair
The annual Island Health Fair occurred over the weekend at Nantucket Cottage Hospital.
Ribbons of Remembrance
Fairwinds – Nantucket's Counseling Center remembered those lost to suicide, and the families and friends they left behind, during a ceremony last week.
Chamber Member Celebration
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce members gathered Tuesday night at the Dreamland for an annual membership celebration.
Race for Recovery
Neither chilly temperatures nor overcast skies dampened turnout for Sunday's Race for Recovery to benefit Addiction Solutions of Nantucket.
Savoring September
Before fall, there is September to savor, a fleeting month when summer takes a final bow.