Nantucket, MA

PDF of print edition State denies airport $12 million for new terminal Expansion plans now in jeopardy BY PETER B. BRACE       The state last week abruptly withdrew its commitment to begin a multiyear payout of $12 million to the Airport Commission, putting a serious crimp in terminal expansion plans. Airport Commission Chairman Foley Vaughan made the announcement late Friday morning at a special meeting of the commission... More ... Election recount narrows Stover’s win to one vote BY MARY LANCASTER       Saturday morning’s special election recount tightened the selectman’s race between Catherine Stover and Patty Roggeveen to a near tie as Stover’s margin narrowed to a single vote. More ... All I want for Christmas is... Townies reveal their Christmas wishes to The Independent BY MARY LANCASTER       Local officials in good spirit revealed their personal gift lists and professional Christmas wishes this week, offering them in short and long form with some answers serious, others playful and the majority a mixture of both. More ...