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17-year-old dead in Nantucket crash
Nantucket Police say they received several 911 calls at around 10:30 p.m. reporting a crash in the area of Bartlett Road.
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Family lunch, some shopping, a Christmas tree lighting: President Joe Biden's day out in Nantucket
President Joe Biden spent much of his day after Thanksgiving focused on work. But he was able to get out for some play. The president and his extended family indulged in their usual activities on the Massachusetts island of Nantucket on Friday. That included lunch at a restaurant, shopping and the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Nantucket. It’s...
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President Biden and family celebrate Thanksgiving on Nantucket with ‘polar plunge'
The Bidens are back on Nantucket where they traditionally celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, staying on the Massachusetts island through the end of the holiday weekend. The president and first lady made a brief stop at the Nantucket Fire Department on Thanksgiving Day, dropping off pumpkin pies before returning to the Abram’s Point compound where the family is staying during...
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Bidens spend Thanksgiving on Nantucket, participate in annual polar plunge
The Bidens are spending the Thanksgiving holiday on Nantucket, returning to the White House on Sunday.
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President Biden, first lady due in Nantucket before storm hits
Massachusetts will once again host the commander in chief for Thanksgiving, as President Joe Biden plans to arrive on Nantucket on Tuesday for his family’s traditional holiday stay on the island. The president and First Lady Jill Biden are scheduled to be on Nantucket from Tuesday through Sunday, the White House said. Biden has been spending Thanksgiving on Nantucket...
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Video shows truck slamming into historic Nantucket fountain, driving off
A truck driver slammed into a historic fountain on Nantucket’s Main Street late Sunday night — leaving the landmark in pieces and prompting a police investigation to find the person who drove off, according to the Nantucket Current. Video captured by a webcam belonging to Fisher Real Estate captured the moment when a white Chevrolet Silverado drove straight into fountain,…
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Nantucket police search for missing 20-year-old
Police on Nantucket are looking for a missing 20-year-old man. The Nantucket, Massachusetts, Police Department said on Tuesday that Jhan Barbosa was missing, and that his last known location was near the Town Pier, on his way to a relative’s house in the Hinsdale Road and Macys Lane area, on Oct. 5. Barbosa is six foot two inches tall, and…
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Weather forecast: What to expect from Lee
Thursday evening: Temperatures begin to drop to the 60s, increasing clouds. Thursday night: Clouds slowly increase. Lows in the 50s. Friday: Clouds and waves arrive ahead of Hurricane Lee. Highs 65-70. Saturday: Tropical storm warning along coast as Hurricane Lee approaches. Coastal wind, beach erosion and coastal flooding for some. Rain east, a shower west. Highs around 70.
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Tropical storm warnings in place along much of New England's coast as Hurricane Lee nears
All eyes will be on Hurricane Lee as it moves north between Bermuda and the Outer Banks of North Carolina the rest of Thursday and Friday. A tropical storm warning had already been in place on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Thursday afternoon, that warning was extended along the coast, from the Massachusetts-Rhode Island state line to the...
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Forecast: Another nice day before Hurricane Lee's wind arrives
Thursday evening: Temperatures begin to drop to the 60s, increasing clouds. Overnight Tonight: Clouds slowly increase. Lows in the 50s. Friday: Clouds & waves arrive ahead of Hurricane Lee. Highs 65-70. Saturday: Tropical Storm Watch – Hurricane Lee impact – Coastal wind, beach erosion & coastal flooding for some – rain east, a shower west. Highs around 70.
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Will Hurricane Lee hit Massachusetts? Tropical storm warning issued for Cape, Islands
Hurricane Lee leads our weather headlines, despite the fact that we are finally enjoying a sunny and calm afternoon after a toll of rainy days and severe weather. A tropical storm warning was issued Thursday morning for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. A hurricane watch is in effect from Stonington, Maine, to the Canadian border, where hurricane conditions, heavy...
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Latest expectations in New England ahead of Hurricane Lee
Today: Emerging sun, dropping humidity. Highs in the middle 70s. Overnight Tonight: Clouds slowly increase. Lows in the 50s. Friday: Clouds & waves arrive ahead of Hurricane Lee. Highs 65-70. Saturday: Tropical Storm Watch – Hurricane Lee impact – Coastal wind, beach erosion & coastal flooding for some – rain east, a shower west. Highs around 70.
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Boater arrested on gun, drug charges after medical call on Nantucket
A man was arrested on his boat in a Nantucket harbor Tuesday after police were called to give medical help to a woman onboard, officials said. Further investigation of the man, Key Largo, Florida, resident Scott A. Burke, led to drug and further weapons charges, the Nantucket Police Department said in a news release Wednesday. Burke faces charges of gun…
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Fisherman missing off Nantucket, Coast Guard leading search
A major search was underway Sunday off the coast of Nantucket for a fisherman reported missing Saturday night, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The crew of a fishing boat called Gaston’s Legacy reported their colleague missing about 8 p.m. Saturday, prompting a Coast Guard search by land and air that continued overnight and into Sunday, a Coast Guard...
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How a local business is weaving tradition into modern jewelry designs
Weaving has been practiced in Nantucket for well over 100 years. Bridget Wiatrowski, the founder of Whale Tail Weaving, stops by to discuss the history of the craft as well as how she’s applying it to the accessories she sells.
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Grill 23 pop-up on Nantucket celebrates 40 years of excellence
Starting July 9th, Grill 23 is opening a pop-up in the White Elephant resort on Nantucket. Anna talks to Grill 23’s owner Chris Himmel and chef Robert Sisca about the secret to 40 years and what people can expect from the pop-up this summer.
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The Top Small Town to Visit in the US (No. 4, Too!) Is in New England
There’s a lot to love about New England. Our proximity to the ocean, stunning coastlines and picturesque mountains. Our distinct seasons with vibrant fall foliage and world-class skiing. Our rich history and top-rated universities. Our endless outdoor beauty and iconic lighthouses. And don’t forget our championship winning sports teams. But there’s also all-American small town charm that can be...
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Judge Rejects Lawsuit by Nantucket Residents to Block Wind Turbines
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit brought by Nantucket residents who argue that the planned construction of dozens of wind turbines off the affluent resort island would threaten the survival of endangered Northern Atlantic right whales. Nantucket Residents Against Turbines said Vineyard Wind’s proposed project of some 62 turbines in waters south of the island would disrupt a crucial...
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Nantucket Residents Vote Down Proposed Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals
Residents of Nantucket have voted against a proposal to limit their ability to rent out their homes at the tourist destination. At Saturday’s annual town meeting, island residents voted 558-378 against Article 60, which would have prohibited short-term rentals in residential zones unless the owner either lives in the home for at least six months per year or uses long-term…
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Nantucket Residents to Vote on Major Regulation to Short-Term Rentals
Residents of Nantucket will vote Saturday on an issue that has divided the island: Restrictions on short-term rentals. Homeowners at the vacation destination rent out their homes each summer to thousands of tourists, but a new proposal could restrict how long they can be rented. “If you live in a residential neighborhood and would like to short-term rent your home,…