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The island legend of Mildred “Madaket Millie” Jewett lives on in more than just the west-end restaurant that bears her name. Millie’s cottage - which served as an ice cream stand, a sanctuary for wounded animals, and the makeshift “West Command” Coast Guard outpost - still exists along the shore of Hither Creek.

This week in Nantucket, Massachusetts, two incidents occurred. Firstly, the Nantucket Police Department mourned the sudden passing of former officer Gregory Furtado, who had ties to the island. Secondly, a fire broke out at a home under construction on Polpis Road, causing road closures but no injuries.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.153, a week ago the price is $3.242 , according to AAA.

Nantucket will be impacted by a coastal storm arriving Sunday afternoon that will pass by Monday mid-day. Over a period of hours, winds from the south up to 60MPH are our most significant threat and will likely cause commuting/travel challenges to and from the island late Sunday and most of Monday. The south shore will have dangerous surf breaking at all the beaches and periods of localized heavy rain are possible island wide. Temperatures will remain mild throughout the weekend.Visit here for more details.

( Dec. 8, 2023 ) Turo’s “car-sharing” app needs to stop allowing its customers to use airport property for drop-offs and pick-ups, or the airport may take legal action, airport manager Noah Karberg said in a “cease-and-desist” letter last week.

Meteorologists predict that several cities along the East Coast will experience strong wind gusts, with some places reaching up to 50 knots

It was about as gorgeous an evening as can be digitally created on X-Plane 11. I took off in my virtual Cape Air-liveried Beechcraft Baron from Nantucket, Massachusetts, at sunset, climbing to 4,500 feet after requesting VFR flight following from the live air traffic controller handling Boston Center flight sim traffic. I pointed the Baron toward Martha’s Vineyard, which would serve as the first visual checkpoint on the way to Providence (KPVD) in Rhode Island, some 45 miles ahead. After setting the props, throttles, and mixtures to a comfortable cruise setting, I trimmed out the airplane so I could hand fly it. I wanted to practice holding my course and altitude, since it had been three weeks since I had last flown the Baron.

( Dec. 7, 2023 ) Birders and nature enthusiasts on the island will take part in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count Sunday, Dec. 31, with many rising before dawn to participate.

Fifty years ago this month, Hollywood production designer Joe Alves was searching for places to film a low-budget thriller called Jaws when he drove aboard a ferry in Woods Hole — headed for Nantucket. “We didn’t have a location scout. It was just me, [because] it was going to...

This article presents three exquisite Italian restaurants located in Nantucket. Have you had the opportunity to dine at any of these establishments? If yes, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

( Dec. 6, 2023 ) A head-on collision stopped traffic atthe Milestone Rotary Wednesday morning. Emergency workers at the scene said a man driving a black Dodge Ram pickup truck suffered a seizure while driving toward the rotary on Sparks Avenue, causing him to veer into the opposite lane and into an oncoming Volvo station wagon.

The Steamship Authority (SSA) is warning travelers that cancellations are possible this weekend because of strong winds. “The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Watch for Sunday afternoon through Monday evening for Cape Cod and the Islands,” the SSA announced online. “High Winds are likely to cause cancellations on both the Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket routes.”

• Four Bedrooms • Threeplus Bathrooms • Upside-Down Style • Cathedral Ceilings • Gourmet Kitchen. ( Dec. 7, 2023 ) Located on a peaceful, quiet street just a mile from the quaint east-end village of Sconset, this four-bedroom, three-and-two-half- bathroom turnkey home has been well maintained.

Nantucket has one of the largest deer populations in the state, estimated to be more than 3,000 animals. But it wasn't always this way. A century ago, the island was devoid of deer. The origin story of how deer came to Nantucket is something of a local legend. According to...

( Dec. 8, 2023 ) The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for Nantucket from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. According to the NWS, south winds of 35-45 mphwith gusts up to 65 mph are possible.

This week’s Current Real Estate Roundup includes property transfers from November 30, 2023 to December 7, 2023. It includes the sale of a Hussey Street property for over $4.5 million, a Lily Street property for over $4 million, and an Hydrangea Lane property for over $3.5 million. A portion...

One of the airplanes from President Joe Biden’s Thanksgiving visit to Nantucket is still sitting on the island’s tarmac in need of repair — at least the third aircraft issue for the Biden family this year, and the second in less than a week. It’s a U.S....

The boys and girls swim teams, as well as the girls basketball team began their regular seasons on Thursday. Both swim teams earned wins at home while the girls basketball team lost on the road. Boys & Girls Swim Beat Barnstable. The Nantucket boys & girls swim teams beat the...

The Land Bank this week announced plans to build a new community garden off Old South Road on land that was acquired from the Holdgate family in 2006. The property is connected to the Land Bank's existing "Discovery Playground" that was constructed in 2019. The community garden concept, the Land Bank stated, was the result of a survey conducted earlier this year that showed "overwhelming public interest" in the creation of additional community gardens in convenient locations for year-round residents and families. The Old South Road location was selected after the Land Bank evaluated its properties that might be suitable for such use.

Names have been changed for anonymity. After the bell rings, most students rush out of school to participate in sports, complete homework or hang out with friends, but I make my way to Bartholomew House — a nearby assisted living facility. Upon entering the building, I greet some of the seniors in the lobby and settle in to help with planned activities for the day. Whether it be trivia, Bingo or watching movies, the residents of Bartholomew House have plenty of ways to stay entertained. As I read them the newspaper and serve them daily snacks, the seniors repay me by sharing stories about the unique lives they have led.