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Football Hosts Mashpee

The weekend weather led to postponing last week's Whalers football game, originally scheduled for late Friday afternoon.

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Behind the Events

Nantucket is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. But behind every event are the individuals who work tirelessly to make it all happen.

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Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket actors took the stage at Bennett Hall over the weekend to kick off TWN's latest production, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks.

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Lifesavers Recognition Day

The annual Lifesavers Recognition Day, hosted by Egan Maritime Institute and Nantucket Cottage Hospital, was held on Wednesday, September 11 at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

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The Perfect Couple Premiere

Last weekend, Nantucket Dreamland hosted a viewing party for The Perfect Couple, the new Netflix series based on local author Elin Hilderbrand's novel of the same name.

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Sankaty Swing

Dozens of golfers teed off over the weekend at the sold-out 34th annual Sankaty Swing golf tournament.

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Whalers Home Opener

Nantucket High School's varsity boys football team launched its regular season on Saturday with a win at home against Cardinal Spellman High School of Brockton.

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Nantucket Climate Change Summit

The second annual Nantucket Climate Change Summit, presented by Nantucket Conservation Foundation and Linda Loring Nature Foundation, was held last week.

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NLWC Annual Dinner

August marked the 50th anniversary of the Nantucket Land & Water Council, established in 1974.

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Awards for August Blues

Over the weekend, Miacomet Golf Club hosted the awards ceremony for the August Blues fishing tournament on Nantucket.

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The Island Experience

The Artists Association of Nantucket held an opening reception Friday for its new exhibit, The Island Experience, at The Big Gallery on Straight Wharf.

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August Lookback

August is behind us now, having passed in a rush of people and events. Here's a look back.

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A Musical Summer

Nantucket’s live music scene has something for everyone, from intimate acoustic sets at local bars and restaurants to lively concerts on the beach.

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Night at the Museum

On Sunday, Egan Maritime Institute invited families and friends to its Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum on Polpis Road for an end-of-summer barbecue.

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Surfing Nantucket

During the summer, and leading deep into hurricane season, the waters off Nantucket’s south shore come alive with surfers catching waves from dawn to dusk.

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Nantucket Artisan Fair

On Thursday, Nantucket Island School of Design and Art welcomed guests to its property in Wauwinet for an evening of creativity and community fun

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Nantucket Race Week

Nantucket Race Week took over the harbor and waterfront last week with regattas, parties, and award ceremonies by co-sponsors Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club.

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Tim Russert Summer Groove

The music and revelry you might have heard in the mid-island area Saturday evening was the Tim Russert Summer Groove, the major annual fundraiser for Nantucket Boys & Girls Club.

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Baskets and Bubbly

Baskets & Bubbly returned to the Whaling Museum last week with a celebration under the whale.

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