This week the selectmen candidate interview is with Patty Roggeveen who is running against Rick Atherton, David Gray, Allen Reinhard and Neville Richen for two open seats. The election is April 3. 1. More...

Watching the first few moments of Theatre Workshop of Nantucket's adaptation of "Godspell," you might think to yourself: "How did they get Bill Pullman to play Jesus?" Closer inspection reveals that it is not Bill Pullman, but Mark Bruce, pastor of First Congregational Church. More...

When I first moved to this island, of which I have become fond and which I am proud to call home, I admit being quite amused by the idea of "Hate Month." I don't remember where I heard the expression first, as used to describe the dark month of March on Nantucket, but I remember thinking it was somehow kind of, well, quaint. More...

For the past month, the birdies were flying around the Nantucket High School gym - a testament to the popularity of the racket sport that island students have adopted as their own. The game is badminton, and the students of NHS are among its staunchest advocates. Awareness of the indoor sport is such that students have formed a badminton club, with the full backing of the student council. More...

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The new post office will not be allowed to open until it complies with a shared parking plan that was mandated to help ease traffic flow. "The building is not going to open until that easement is in place because the entire traffic system around that was based on that easement," acting board chairman Frank Spriggs told developer Al DeMarco March 12. More...

When the Dreamland Theater was open, moviegoers in wheelchairs had a tough time getting into the building. Those using walkers, wheelchairs, crutches or who had walking impairments were relegated to using the building's side door on Oak Street. Because new principal owner Haim Zahavi is renovating the building, he is required to provide handicap access through all doors. More...

It is rare that an affordable property comes on the market presenting a prospective buyer with as many options as the new owner of 26 Allen's Lane will have. The current dwelling has great appeal as the proverbial starter house and, what's more, it is available for immediate occupancy. More...

1. Avacant lot on 3.07 acres at 47 Pocomo Road sold to Jacqueline R. McCoy, Trustee of the Savel Nominee Trust of Boston, Mass. from David S. Wolff, Trustee of 47 Pocomo Road Partners Nominee Trust of Houston, Texas for $7,425,000. The property is assessed at $4,369,200. The land bank fee is $148,500. More...