• by Sarah Teach • For many Americans, seals are little more than a childhood memory of a visit to the zoo. But for residents of Nantucket Island, the blubbery marine mammals are quickly becoming a topic of discussion saved only for trusted company. At the core of a growing […]
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Nantucket’s Newest Star
• by Sarah Teach • Island nonprofit science education and research organization, the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), has welcomed in Dr. Michael West as their new Director of Astronomy. After a 16-year tenure at the helm of MMA’s astronomy program, Dr. Vladimir Strelnitski retired, leaving astronomical shoes to fill. But […]
Sosebees Open New In-Town Location
• by Sarah Teach • Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery has stepped back from the harborfront and forward to a fitting future. The gallery, owned by island artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, has moved to 8 Washington Street, just two blocks from the bottom of Main Street. It retains […]
Toasting Wauwinet’s Silver Anniversary with Woody 25
Mid-May on Nantucket may be devoted to the celebration of wine, but there are those who still think there’s nothing better than sipping a glass of whiskey while watching the sun set over Nantucket Bay. The Wauwinet and TOPPER’S will make this moment extra special this season with the introduction […]
Island Favorites in a New Location
The long winter without the freshly baked donuts, chocolately Magees, tender macaroons, and Bake Shop Portuguese bread is almost over! After more than 3 decades on Orange Street, The Nantucket Bake Shop is all set to reopen for the 2013 season on Friday, April 26 in a new location at […]
Get Your 18 Minutes of Fame
• by Sarah Teach • Think your friend is the next Julia Child and would excel at hosting a weekly cooking show? Interested in broadcasting Whalers games complete with your very own sports commentary? Want to offer Nantucket a demonstration of you doing what you do best? Nantucket Community Television […]
ACKupy Nantucket
by Susan Yerkes Cary When I was asked by the Yesterday’s Island owner if I would like to contribute a weekly column this year, I was flattered and honored. I have known the Daub’s for decades, our kids grew up together, and their love of this island and it’s people […]
Tourniquet
• by Robert P. Barsanti • ‘‘We started grabbing tourniquets and started tying legs. A lot of people amputated. … At least 25 to 30 people have at least one leg missing, or an ankle missing, or two legs missing.’’ A volunteer said lanyards were being used by first responders […]
Nantucket’s Starlight Theatre May Reach $100,000
With nearly two weeks to go, The Starlight Theatre & Cafe on Nantucket Island has met and exceeded their Kickstarter pledge drive goal of $92,500.00. As of Saturday, March 16, they are well on their way to $100,000.00 with more than 685 backers! Mark Watson and Jeff Weiner sat down […]