NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — Public schools on the Massachusetts island of Nantucket remained closed on Wednesday a day after a ransomware attack targeted the district’s computer system and prompted officials […]
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Ocean Effect snowstorm to impact parts of Cape Cod, Islands, and coastal RI Saturday afternoon into Sunday
A rare ocean effect snow storm is expected to dump several inches of snow over Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. The storm may also […]
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Coastal Flood Watch issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
A Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for parts of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. According to the National Weather […]
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Nantucket’s topless beaches bylaw approved by state
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — A bylaw that allows anyone, regardless of gender, to go topless on Nantucket’s beaches has been approved by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office. The Gender Equality […]
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Fire rips through historic, 17th-century inn on Nantucket
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — A fire ripped through a historic landmark on Nantucket Saturday morning, leaving the centuries-old structure heavily damaged. Firefighters battled the blaze that tore through the Veranda […]
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Sea Tow Cape and Islands now operating from Nantucket
Sea Tow Cape and Islands today announced that it is now operating out of Nantucket. With crews residing directly on the island, this added port will provide even better response times while […]
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts
Real Window Creative // Shutterstock Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end […]
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Weather: Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 8 am on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Newport County, Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and additional portions of Massachusetts. The Dense Fog Advisory is in effect […]
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MIT researchers propose fighting Lyme on Nantucket with mice
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — Scientists at MIT are proposing releasing hordes of genetically altered mice on the posh vacation destination of Nantucket to combat the growing scourge of Lyme disease. […]
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Gerry Goldstein: What’s in a name? Sometimes, vitriol
The next several days promise to be bad ones for a former American president who uncharacteristically may be left at a loss for words. Chances are, though, he’ll ignore an […]
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47th Annual Christmas Stroll returns to Nantucket this weekend
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce will host its 47th Annual Christmas Stroll Weekend this weekend Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 5, 2021. Christmas Stroll Weekend features a visit by […]
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Sour Grapes by Tim Jones: Honesty
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a […]
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Photos: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ filming location in Newport
Washington Square and Eisenhower Park have been transformed into Salem, Massachusetts for the filming of the Hocus Pocus sequel, Black Flame (a.k.a. Hocus Pocus 2). Up until now, crews have […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Horse sense from a cowboy philosopher
A look around our country these days, where divisive politics and the howling of cultists grab many of the headlines, should have us all looking forward with anticipation to a […]
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New England Aquarium aerial surveys show 15 North Atlantic right whales south of Nantucket
As North Atlantic right whales travel south from Canadian waters, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team recently captured stunning photos of more than a dozen whales in southern New […]
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MVYRADIO awards first ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants
MVYRADIO announced this week that it has awarded the first round of quarterly ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants. This first round of grantees includes Tap Tastings, Al Fresco Tails Pet Sittings, […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 28
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 21
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 14
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 7
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy!
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Just My Opinion: A day to remember the contributions of labor unions
On this Labor Day, I’m hopeful that people take just a few minutes to reflect on the importance and contributions of the organizations, the labor unions, that have worked for […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie
You’re probably asking yourself what the heck is a cottage pie? Well, cottage pie is what most people know as shepherd’s pie. However, technically speaking, when you make it with […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 31
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;
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What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?
Jennifer Girotto, University of Connecticut Thirty percent of unvaccinated American adults say they’re waiting for the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use to be officially approved by the U.S. […]
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How Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts infused one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands with a little jazz
Victor Coelho, Boston University In an era when rock drummers were larger-than-life showmen with big kits and egos to match, Charlie Watts remained the quiet man behind a modest drum […]
