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July 2, 2009 - A roll cloud crossed the island yesterday, giving islanders an opportunity to look at the clouds from both sides. A rare form of an arcus cloud, roll clouds are usually associated with thunderstorms. More...
Develop a plan or be shut down by July 25

Nantucket (July 1, 2009) The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Boston yesterday ordered Sherburne Commons, Inc. to either file a sales plan of action or a Chapter 11 plan by July 20 indicating how resolution of the near penniless operation will resolve its sale. More...

Today, after six years of planning, permitting, legal battles and construction, the Great Harbor Yacht Club is officially opening its clubhouse. Having completed the 25,000-square-foot clubhouse in just 10 months and wrapping up its dock and pier system, on Monday the club looked and felt like it... More...

Nantucket police blotter for the week ending Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Information provided by the Nantucket Police Department. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, June 23 7:38 p.m. Jary V. Valenzuela, 18, of 14 Celtic Drive, was arrested at Old Sout... More...
In The Studio
B uzz Williams is a bear of a guy, standing six feet, four inches tall with strong, massive hands that reflect his history as a builder. Though he has always had a creative streak, Williams does not "look" the type to be an artist, but that is what he is in many ways. More...
EDITORIAL
There is nothing more fun than celebrating the Fourth of July on Nantucket, especially on a sunny day. It's a great holiday for flag-waving patriots, children who love to gorge themselves on watermelon and pie and those who enjoy contests of strength and speed. More...
The Lighthouse Keeper
I t took too long for the big green and yellow - and sometimes, red - blob to stop hovering off Nantucket's eastern shore and disappear across the ocean. For most of the week, it looked like the sun dance effort was a bust. All the weather predictions showed were tears. More...

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