August is often described as the “Dog Days of Summer” for multiple reasons. Especially this summer with its endless string of hot days (especially hot for the island) coupled with a drought and record numbers of people. Looking for the positives, there are a lot of amazing things about the second half of August as well. The water is at its peak warmth for swimming, crowds begin to thin, peak wildflower season is starting, and the beach plums are close to ripe.
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In this Issue
- Rising Waters and Reality
- Watch the April 8 Eclipse on Nantucket with Maria Mitchell Astronomers & Staff
- AAN’s 20th Annual Spring Sweep Starts this Week on March 28, 2024
- Super Diamond Is Musical Guest at the Boston Pops on Nantucket this August & Elin Hilderbrand Hosts
- The Hive to Open This Summer on Nantucket Island
- When Snow Falls on Nantucket
- Special Delivery to Nantucket Hospital by Island Girl Scout Troup 64889
- Nantucket’s 2024 One Book One Island Selection Announced
- OBOI Organizers Are Seeking Suggestions for the 2024 Book Selection
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Read The Paper Online
In this Issue
- Rising Waters and Reality
- Watch the April 8 Eclipse on Nantucket with Maria Mitchell Astronomers & Staff
- AAN’s 20th Annual Spring Sweep Starts this Week on March 28, 2024
- Super Diamond Is Musical Guest at the Boston Pops on Nantucket this August & Elin Hilderbrand Hosts
- The Hive to Open This Summer on Nantucket Island
- When Snow Falls on Nantucket
- Special Delivery to Nantucket Hospital by Island Girl Scout Troup 64889
- Nantucket’s 2024 One Book One Island Selection Announced
- OBOI Organizers Are Seeking Suggestions for the 2024 Book Selection