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Charlie Hughes may not be a native, but he is as dedicated to Nantucket and as fond of life here as if he had been born and raised on the island. Brought up in North St. Paul, Minn., after high school Hughes joined the Seabees, the construction arm of the U.S. Navy, and stayed in service from 1957 to 1966. More ... Proud parents Marc and Kimberly Cassano with their first daughter, Marina Ann, who is 2008's New Year's baby. Marina was born at Nantucket Cottage Hospital on Jan. 4 weighing 7 pounds and 13 ounces. She is the new sister of the Cassano's son Skyler. More ... As of last Friday, Jan. 4, Richard "Rusty" Campbell became the new owner of Outdoor Power Equipment at 85 Pleasant St. More ... Nantucket fans look up to Harlem Rockets star Ron "Rocket" Christy who obliges with his autograph, a high five and a smile. The Harlem Rockets made their annual trek to the island Friday night in support of the NHS girls' basketball team. More ... In Monday's District Court, Michele J. Bayard, 49, of Nantucket, charged May 7, 2002 with failing to attend jury duty, had the case continued to April 7. The charge will be dismissed on that day if she attends new jury duty assigned her for April 7. More ... E lla Katherine Finlay celebrated her first birthday with her parents John and Elizabeth, and her brothers Patrick and Matthew on January 5. Ella's grandparents are Mark and Lori Frohman of Waterbury center, Vt. and Richard Crowley of East Wallingford, Vt. Her great-grandmother is Joyce Lang of Stowe, Vt. More ... M arina Ann Cassano was the first New Year's baby, born at Nantucket Cottage Hospital on Jan. 4, 2008 weighing 7 pounds and 13 ounces. She is the daughter of Marc and Kimberly Cassano and sister of Skyler Cassano of Nantucket. Her grandparents are Sue and Paul Campbell and Steve and Holly Cassano, all of Manchester, Conn., Diane and Albert Hale of Hartwick Vt. More ... Audio Video Design, a custom home electronics and entertainment firm with offices in Nantucket, Newton and Osterville, recently added two new professionals to its island staff. Strider Slocum is the new general manager of Audio Video Design Nantucket. More ... Nantucket's Planning & Economic Development Commission voted unanimously last week to support Edgartown's proposed tidal generation project between Muskeget and Martha's Vineyard. At its Jan. 3 meeting, the NP&EDC endorsed the permit issued to Edgartown by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to install tidal generators in Muskeget Channel. More ... • Hear a request from Alice's Restaurant owner Gary Simanson to name Michael Ricker as the airport terminal business's manager of record. In his application, Ricker lists prior experience with Island Spirits as clerk and assistant manager and as a clerk at Hatch's Package Store. More ... INDEPENDENT WINS 10 AWARDS FROM NEW ENGLAND PRESS ASSOCIATION The Nantucket Independent has received 10 awards from the New England Press Association in its 2007 Annual Better Newspaper Contest. More ... |
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