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Whalers v.s. Blue Knights
The Whalers football team fell 33-0 to Sandwich Middle High School.
Homecoming Parade
On Saturday, a parade of decorated floats left Nantucket High School and weaved through town.
Pep Rally and Bonfire
Whaler pride filled the air this weekend at Nantucket High School as students, fans, and athletes gathered to celebrate homecoming 2024.
Chamber Membership Celebration
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce members gathered Tuesday night at Nantucket Dreamland for the chamber's annual awards ceremony and membership celebration.
Gone Fishing
Every fall, Nantucket is seized by fish fever as popular saltwater fishing tournaments like August Blues, Nantucket Inshore Classic, and Bluefin Blast get underway.
Nantucket Island Fair
The annual Nantucket Island Fair was held over the weekend at the Nantucket Ice community rink on Backus Lane.
Football Hosts Mashpee
The weekend weather led to postponing last week's Whalers football game, originally scheduled for late Friday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sankaty Swing
Dozens of golfers teed off over the weekend at the sold-out 34th annual Sankaty Swing golf tournament.
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.
Maggie Rose Benefit Concert
Rock and soul musician Maggie Rose returned to Nantucket last week for an end-of-summer concert at the Chicken Box.
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.
NLWC Annual Dinner
August marked the 50th anniversary of the Nantucket Land & Water Council, established in 1974.
Awards for August Blues
Over the weekend, Miacomet Golf Club hosted the awards ceremony for the August Blues fishing tournament on Nantucket.
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.
August Lookback
August is behind us now, having passed in a rush of people and events. Here's a look back.
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.