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Big Win for Whalers

The Nantucket High School varsity football team played at home last night against St. John Paul II.

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Levitate Flannel Jam

Flannel-wearing fans gathered at Cisco Brewers on Monday for the sold-out Levitate Flannel Jam.

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Wet Paint Weekend

The Artists Association of Nantucket concluded its annual Wet Paint Weekend, held from Friday, October 11 to Sunday October 13, with a live auction at the Nantucket Yacht Club

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Nantucket Half Marathon

The Nantucket Half Marathon was held over the weekend, drawing more than 700 participants to raise funds in support of youth sports on the island.

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Fall Fashion Shown

The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce showed off the latest trends and styles for the upcoming season during its annual Fall Fashion Show.

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Autumn Leaves Opening Reception

On Friday, the Artists Association of Nantucket held an opening reception at the Big Gallery on Straight Wharf for its Autumn Leaves exhibition.

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Whalers vs. Dolphins

The Nantucket High School varsity football team suffered a tough loss on Thursday, falling 21-7 to Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School.

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PDGA Disc Golf Tournament

On Sunday, both seasoned and novice disc golfers gathered at the Nantucket Disc Golf Course off Lovers Lane for a Professional Disc Golf Association tournament.

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Casino Night

Nantucket Ice hosted its Casino Night fundraiser at the White Elephant, bringing in strong support for the local ice rink.

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Scalloper’s Ball

This year's Scalloper's Ball was held Thursday at Nantucket Yacht Club, kicking off the scalloping season with music, dancing, and seafood.

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Fishing for Scallops

Recreational fishing for scallops began Wednesday with a partly sunny and breezy weather pattern.

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Race for Recovery

The annual Race for Recovery happened on Nantucket Sunday afternoon, with both run and walk race events for those of different abilities

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The Nantucket Project

The annual autumn event, The Nantucket Project, co-founded in 2011 by Tom Scott and Kate Brosnan, brings world thought leaders from businesses, politics, the arts, and more to Nantucket for three days.

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Homecoming Parade

On Saturday, a parade of decorated floats left Nantucket High School and weaved through town.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nantucket Island Fair

The annual Nantucket Island Fair was held over the weekend at the Nantucket Ice community rink on Backus Lane.

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