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The weather outlook was grim - there was even talk that the marathon might be cancelled - but it didn't dim the spirits of six Nantucketers who arrived in Hopkinton a week ago Monday determined to run the 26 miles, 385 yards to Boston. It was the first Boston Marathon for four of them, the second for one, and the 39th consecutive running for Dr. Timothy Lepore. More ... After a rough outing last weekend, the U8 boys team #1 bounced back hosting Dartmouth, coming away with a well-earned 1-1 tie. Coach Schuyler Kuhl thought it was a "good match, especially as Nantucket came in as the scrappy underdog." Nantucket's only goal was courtesy of Thomas Murphy. Keepers Sophie Kuhl and Garrett Kelsey combined to preserve the tie. More ... Fortunately for all of us who like to have a little perspective now and then, Dan Shaughnessy kept a high school diary. He refers to it often in the pages of his new book, "Senior Year: A Father, a Son, and High School Baseball," in which he not only looks back at his own high school years, but also chronicles the decisions his son, Sam, More ... CASH FOR TRASH Bill Fisher Tackle is now offering a "cash for trash" exchange program. Pick up an empty trash bag at Bill Fisher Tackle at 3 Polpis Road, take it with you to the beach and pick up trash, return it to the shop full, and they'll dispose of the trash properly and reward you with a free 3 ounce Ballistic Missile. The shop will open for the season on Friday, April 27, at 10 a.m. More ... |
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