by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Managing Director UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station For the second time this past week I was fortunate to be in the Nantucket Whaling Museum accompanying a group of students. Each year I take 10-15 groups there and I never tire of seeing the exhibits. I […]
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Municipal Rain
by Robert P. Barsanti The Fourth of July is easy to avoid. Out on the water, or at the beach at Cisco, the Fourth of July is not all that different from the Fourth of August or even the Fourth of September. The sun shines, the breeze blows and thunderheads […]
Hayrides & Pie
by Chef Jenn Farmer The fourth of July holds a lot of nostalgia for me. As a child it was one of the best days in the world. It was a time to be social, see people, eat great food, and see big fireworks. I vividly remember eating contests on […]
Festivities and Fireworks for the Fourth
by Sarah Teach Two hundred thirty-six years after our country declared her independence, we still throw an annual commemorative party; and the little island of Nantucket throws an exceptional bash! All day long on July 4th, Nantucket is bursting with activities, many of which are suitable for families but still […]
Nantucket Home Style
by Leslie Linsley “Crafts Are Hot!” is the headline in my current trade decorating magazine. The forecast for trends in interior design promote the idea of handmade accessories in well designed residential as well as commercial spaces. While we have always appreciated handmade things, right now craft items are more […]
Family Excursions – Seeing Stars- Loines Observatory
Nantucket, about 30 miles out to sea, is famous for many things; two of these that go together wonderfully are the clear, starry night skies and the fact that in 1818 Maria Mitchell was born here. Visiting families and “hometown” families alike can take advantage of these two fortunate circumstances […]
Film Fest Big Five
by Sarah Teach Want to hit the big events at the 17th Annual Nantucket Film Festival, but skip the rest? Here is all you need to know about the events of June 20- 24: Morning Coffee With… (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in The […]
Skirtin’ Around
by Sarah McNamara Inspired by bold colors and playful patterns, Skirtin’ Around on Straight Wharf offers a fun and exciting line of clothing for women of all ages. Their pieces are comfortable, flattering, and easy to wear – perfect for slipping into on those occassions when you want to look […]
Bluff Walk
by Robert P. Barsanti My son took me out for some exercise at ten on Sunday. In the unexpectedly clear and cool June morning, we set out from Larsen’s memorial near the Sconset market and headed north to the Bluff walk. Sunday had floated up out of September and landed […]
