12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (236+ words) The 14th annual event took place Saturday morning at Jetties Beach. Jason Graziadei • Jul 25, 2026 The island community came together Saturday morning at Jetties Beach for the 14th annual Swim Across America - Nantucket open water swim and raised nearly $1 million for on-island cancer…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (432+ words) Charles Dundee • Jul 23, 2026 To the editor: There are places that seem to exist somewhere between memory and reality. On Nantucket, that place is 'Sconset. On a warm July afternoon, I find myself wandering its shell-lined lanes beneath ancient elms, surrounded…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (249+ words) David Creed • Jul 23, 2026 Property Description: "This quaint Sconset five-bedroom summer home was built in the 1920s. It is located at the East end of Morey Lane, just off Ocean Avenue. The property features a spacious backyard, ideal for gatherings and relaxation....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (502+ words) Nantucket Current As I sit here, I’m kind of struggling to put together my Current Waters fishing report for this week. The goal for Current Waters is to give a piece of information and some excitement looking forward to the…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (261+ words) Patrick Topham • Jul 23, 2026 To the editor: On July 14, Jerry Padian made a bold statement in his letter “Now We Know Why Complaints About Airport Noise Go Nowhere”. Instead of providing you with more facts, which he thought he could refute,…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (566+ words) “I believe this violation was intentional,” wrote Hillary Hedges Rayport, who submitted the complaint. JohnCarl McGrady • Jul 23, 2026 Former Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) member Hillary Hedges Rayport has filed an open meeting law complaint alleging that the…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (560+ words) Despite the mosquito boom, the town insists its mosquito-control program has continued uninterrupted. JohnCarl McGrady • Jul 23, 2026 In the last few weeks, many Madaket residents have complained about a booming mosquito population. It may be one more impact of the drought…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (466+ words) Nantucket Current While Nantucket’s municipal government slows down in the heart of the summer season, it never stops. This edition of the Current’s government roundup features new information on efforts to create year-round housing and jet fuel storage at the…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (400+ words) Island conservation organizations say the ruling won't change how they protect habitat under their control. JohnCarl McGrady • Jul 23, 2026 State and local protections may blunt the impact on Nantucket from a federal ruling stripping protections for the habitats of endangered species,…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (831+ words) Nantucket Current Summer on Nantucket brings with it many treasures of nature: sunny beach days, serene trail walks, and picturesque sunsets. But during the warmer months, we always need to remain vigilant against the hazards of being outdoors, such as…...