Nantucket, MA

PDF of print edition I ON THE STATEHOUSE HOW YOUR LAWMAKERS VOTED OCTOBER 2 ~ OCTOBER 6      During the week of October 2-6, the House met for a total More ... I ON SELECTMEN AT ITS OCT. 4 MEETING, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:      + Announced the ability of taxpayers to pay 2007 real estate and personal property taxes online through a link on the Town of Nantucket's Web site. (www.nantucket-ma.gov). More ... e t c e t e r a 1. A number of unspecified additional things; 2. pl. additional items, odds and ends      AUCTION RAISES $45,000 FOR EDUCATIONAL AIR PROGRAM More ... The Lighthouse Keeper      "Nudity?" Hawkeye screeched at me from his perch in the tree near the backdoor. "Why ever would you want to write about nudity?" More ... YACK on: YouTube Grant Sanders      If you've checked out the national news on TV or online lately, one news story stands out. No not the whole Foley congressional page scandal. That's old news. (Remember, folks, the average news consumer More ... L E T T E R S      ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE To the editor: After reading Al Peterson's letter to the editor regarding the Nantucket Air Show, and reminiscing my experience watching the Blue Angels on Thursday (practice, practice, practice) and on Saturday, the only exception to Al's comments I might have is t More ... Field Notes by Peter B Brace      TURBINES WOULD LOSE LIGHTS, GET TALLER Cape Wind Associates is adding a projected seven percent more clean energy to its proposed wind farm project in Nantucket Sound. More ... DISH Outside the box with Maribeth Maloney      When it comes to making macaroni and cheese from scratch, I've got one question that needs to be answered: Does the intended beneficiary of my labor of love have the taste-bud faculties to appreciate the rich, oozing cheesiness of authenticity? If not, let them eat box. More ... PTertacks IT'S CHICAGO THEN IT MUST BE FALL with Jan Jaeger      One of these years, I want to visit Chicago. You know, the Windy City with the Magnificent Mile, Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Sears Tower. More ... TIGHT LINES I'LL STOP PROCRASTINATING ... TOMORROW with Andrew Spencer      If you're reading this, it's testament to the patience of Shep, my editor. You see, I got a phone call from Shep recently which was, I think, kind of a subtle hint to get my column written. Truth be told, I hadn't given much thought to it when he called, but I assured him I would get it written soon More ... e x p l o r e n a n t u c k e t with Peter B. Brace      LONG POND IN REVERSE I'm going through paddling withdrawal this week. More ... BIRDS OF NANTUCKET YOU'RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE! by Kenneth Turner Blackshaw      Imagine you are a small wind-borne traveler, several miles in the air, carried by an invisible river, looking down into a sea of grey. A break appears ahead and as your energy wanes, down you sail, only to find yourself skimming above an alien landscape. To the east, water and waves - salt taints yo More ... Bargain Bin      8 matching contemporary dining room chairs, brass frames with cushioned seats. Custom-made slip covers included. Good condition. $250 . 508-228-9146. More ...