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Nantucket schools targeted by ransomware attack

by Ryan Belmore February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

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

by Ken Abrams December 24, 2022December 24, 2022

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

by Ryan Belmore December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

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 […]

Posted inNantucket, News

Nantucket’s topless beaches bylaw approved by state

by The Associated Press December 7, 2022December 20, 2022

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 

by The Associated Press July 9, 2022December 20, 2022

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 […]

Posted inNantucket, News

Sea Tow Cape and Islands now operating from Nantucket 

by Ryan Belmore June 21, 2022December 20, 2022

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

by Stacker June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

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

by Ryan Belmore May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

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 […]

Posted inNantucket, News

MIT researchers propose fighting Lyme on Nantucket with mice

by The Associated Press April 22, 2022December 20, 2022

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

by Gerry Goldstein January 14, 2022January 15, 2022

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

by Ryan Belmore December 1, 2021December 20, 2022

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

by Tim Jones November 30, 2021December 1, 2021

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

by Ryan Belmore November 8, 2021November 11, 2021

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

by Gerry Goldstein October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

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 […]

Posted inNantucket, News

New England Aquarium aerial surveys show 15 North Atlantic right whales south of Nantucket

by Ryan Belmore October 14, 2021December 20, 2022

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

by Ryan Belmore October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

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

by Ryan Belmore and Tim Jones September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

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

by Tim Jones September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

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

by Tim Jones September 14, 2021September 20, 2021

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 […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 7

by Ryan Belmore September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy!

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Just My Opinion: A day to remember the contributions of labor unions

by Frank Prosnitz September 6, 2021September 20, 2021

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 […]

Posted inColumn

Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie

by Jay Flanders September 6, 2021September 20, 2021

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 […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: August 31

by Ryan Belmore August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes;

Posted inCOVID-19

What does full FDA approval of a vaccine do if it’s already authorized for emergency use?

by The Conversation August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

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

by The Conversation August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

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 […]

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