7+ hour, 12+ min ago  (287+ words) Nantucket Current " Jun 19, 2026 Richard L. Sheehan, 76, of Nantucket, passed away at home on June 13 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester, MA on August 1, 1949, he was the son of Dr. John F. Sheehan and C. Patricia (Lawrence) Sheehan, both…...

6+ hour, 51+ min ago  (97+ words) Nantucket Current The Trustees of Reservations announced on Thursday that Tess Renfro has been hired as manager of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge on Nantucket. Renfro, who began her duties last month, is taking the reins from former manager Diane Lang, who…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (223+ words) David Creed " Jun 18, 2026 12. 5 Ipswich Street sold for $$2, 690, 937 from Lisa Getter, Michael Getter, and Anne A. Becker to Christopher James Loftus. The property is 3. 70 acres, a dwelling, and a Land Bank fee of $53, 819 was paid. The assessed value of the property is…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (411+ words) Nantucket Superior Court Nantucket Current Two island residents were indicted by a grand jury in Nantucket Superior Court on Thursday afternoon on drug trafficking charges. The indictments followed an investigation by the Nantucket and Barnstable Police Departments, as well as…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (344+ words) Captain Carl Bois, Topspin Fishing " Jun 18, 2026 And please remember to get them back in the water in a timely manner. You can't keep anything over 31" or under 28" but check the regulations if you're confused. Bluefish are improving, but not at…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1152+ words) Chris Perry " Jun 18, 2026 It's all about the pelts. The island bragging rights. And back in the day, it was also about a new sports coat from Murray's Toggery. But, if you want to be part of this exclusive champion's club,…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (435+ words) Erin Boyd and Charlie Cirillo " Jun 18, 2026 Ah, the sounds of summer in downtown Nantucket: crowds, cars, church bells, a foghorn, the Steamship whistle, and of course, Bobby Maguire's fiddle. For 30 years, Bobby Maguire has played music at the corner of…...

1+ day, 44+ min ago  (527+ words) Charles Dundee " Jun 18, 2026 To the editor: I recently endured something that no human being should have to endure in a civilized society. I had traveled out of town with nothing more on my mind than taking a serene evening walk....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (264+ words) Jason Graziadei " Jun 18, 2026 The alleged laxative-laced brownies delivered to the Nantucket School Committee by local'government critic Meghan Perry earlier this month prompted a police investigation, but no criminal charges are expected to be filed, according to a report obtained by…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (338+ words) Erin Boyd " Jun 18, 2026 Vineyard Offshore, the parent company of Vineyard Wind farm, has been sued by one of Boston's largest landlords for allegedly failing to pay more than $1 million in rent payments. The owner of the iconic Hancock tower (now…...