by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Managing Director UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station The summer of 2012 so far has been hot and dry and that has been a real boon for many of our sun loving plants like the magnificent milkweeds dotting the landscape. Perhaps no other plant provides such […]
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Free Noontime Talks at African Meeting House
Nantucket’s history isn’t monochromatic, but many of us remain unaware of the island’s African American heritage. This summer is your chance to venture into the rich stories of the many Black Americans who have lived and left their marks here. Thursdays in July and August, island historians will give free […]
Farewells
by Robert P. Barsanti I went to St. Paul’s Fair last week with the youngest of the tribe. Within minutes he had acquired a Red Sox batting helmet for fifteen dollars less than any other island price. He found old school friends in their new playground and led them through […]
Humiliation and Refreshment
by Chef Jenn Farmer To escape the summer heat, a dear friend and I went on a soul searching walk on the beaches of ‘Sconset recently. We wandered for a while, watching the birds run along the shore scavenging snacks from the surf and watching a languid seal or two […]
On Your Mark, Nantucket Triathlon
by Sarah Teach Most of us think of Nantucket as a place where relaxation reigns; but on one July morning every year, the island becomes an epicenter of physical challenge and accomplishment. The first Nantucket Triathlon took place in 2009 with 400 participants, and it has grown exponentially since. This […]
Dakota
There’s a new store in town, bringing a fresh and vibrant approach to Nantucket’s various collection of shops. Young, enthusiastic, and ever-stylish owner Laura Elkman opened her beachy chic boutique, Dakota, this past April on Old South Wharf. A store unlike any other on the island, Laura stocks a colorful […]
A Provocative Series of Lectures
Nantucket’s Unitarian Universalist congregation presents a summer cultural series called “What’s Now!” which will bring to the island four progressive thinkers in the areas of science, activism, religion, and law. Boston-area NPR personality Naomi Arenberg will introduce the speakers. The series opens this week on July 7 with Cornelia Dean, […]
