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A stellar run comes to an end
There was jubilation after Sunday's extra inning victory over Provincetown (above ~ see story page 34), but the Lady Whalers' record-breaking season ended yesterday at Taunton, where they fell, 7-1, to Diman VoTech in the semi-finals of the state tournament. Diman led, 3-0, early, and although Nantucket had its share of baserunners, two Diman double plays were heartbreakers. "Diman played great defensively," assistant coach Bill Ciarmataro said. "It's just tough to take after such a great year." Pitcher Olivia Hull went the distance for Nantucket, and Stephanie Norris scored the lone run for the Lady Whalers, who finish the season 19-1. More...
THE TOOLAN TRIAL: Day 6 Monday, June 8
Forensic experts testify in today's murder trial session

by Mary Lancaster
Independent Writer

Jurors heard three key testimonies today in the continuing murder trial for Thomas Toolan, III - two testimonies came from forensic experts and another from someone who met Toolan in a substance abuse rehabilitation center eight years ago and remained in touch with him until after he was arrested and charged with the killing of Elizabeth "Beth" Lochtefeld on Oct. 25, 2004. More...

Jury selection begins in Toolan trial
Today's proceedings could decide if jury found; Defense attorney files another motion to change venue
BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER

Monday's Superior Court proceedings marked the onset of jury selection in the trial for Thomas Toolan, III, 39, who is alleged to have murdered Elizabeth "Beth" Lochtefeld on Oct. 25, 2004. The first jury pool had to wait, however, as Judge Richard F. More...

 Other News
• Stop & Shop parking lot expansion moves forward
The Planning Board has given the thumbs up to Stop & Shop Supermarket Corporation's application to remove the old bank building from the southeast corner of its midisland property and increase the parking capacity of its lot by 17 spaces. By coincidence, this project will bring the total number of spaces to 139, the number currently required by the town's zoning by-law. More...
• Selectmen to appoint committee applicants tonight
• article has image Silverstein resigns
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 The Arts
• article has image Nantucket's Cary family gets presidential on Comedy Central
On June 13, Nantucket native Donick Cary will bite the pin out of a cartoon grenade and lob it into the fray of political satire with the debut of his cartoon, "Lil' Bush," on Comedy Central. More...
• article has image Lone Star' state of mind for TWN
• article has image WORLD OCEANS DAY
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 Opinion
• My View
You may not have thought much about this, but the Woods Hole, Martha More...
• My View The Second Amendment
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 Sports
• Lacrosse advances with victory
For a young program, last Thursday's overtime win by the boys' lacrosse team can be viewed as downright historic. "That was the first time we've ever won a playoff game on the road, ever," an understandably happy coach Rick Blair said of the come from behind victory over Norwell. More...
• article has image Iron Teams Relay
• article has image Lady Whalers advance after extra inning classic with Provincetown
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 Columns
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YACKon.com
Two weeks ago, The Boston Globe published a little story on the front page of their Monday business section about YACKon.com. I had wondered why I had received 65 new member requests that morning. More...
• article has image SCHOOL IS IN SESSION
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 Property Profile
• article has image It all comes together on Union
PROPERTY PROFILE Killen Real Estate $3,600,000
Ahome is comprised of many details. And of those details coveted by today's Nantucket homebuyer, the ones that top the list are: the ability to walk to points of interest, a mix of historic charm and modern conveniences, a well-appointed gourmet kitchen, plenty of room, areas for entertaining, outdoor spaces for dining and leisure, a nice view or two and off-street parking. More...
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