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The Shingle
Equal parts function and recognizable form
Part 1 of 2 Grey, in several dimensions, is a virtue on Nantucket. It is the color of the sky for most of the winter; it matches the hues of island vegetation in the off season and it is the lasting color of the wooden siding that protects most of the buildings on the Grey Lady from wind, rain and salt air. More...
Albert Brock dies at 88
Businessman, community leader, devoted husband and father
BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER

When his striking white hair was not tousled by ocean breezes during his frequent fishing and sailing excursions it was combed to perfection, part of the dapper professional image Albert Brock presented as one of the island's most respected businessmen. More...

Photos

First place honors in last Friday's Cyrus Peirce School Geography Bee went to sixth grader Adam Parker (right), one of nine finalists from the sixth, seventh and eighth grades who took part in the first round of the 20th annual National Geographic Bee. Competing for the eighth grade team (above) are Jay Getman, Michael Howard and Stephen Harris. Parker will now take a written test to determine eligibility for the state bee on April 4, which will feature up to 100 of the top scorers in Massachusetts. The national finals take place on May 21 and will be moderated by "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. More...

 Other News
• article has image Meet Your Neighbor
Mark Budaj
Once inspired by his grandmother who enjoyed volunteering her time at a nursing home, now Mark Budaj is an inspiration to senior citizens through his work as nutrition coordinator for the local office of Elder Services of the Cape and Islands. More...
• article has image Alan Brown "looked out for Nantucket's heart and soul"
• Federal agency finds little fault with Cape Wind plan
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 The Arts
• article has image Take it or Leave it
Mary works the Saturday morning shift
Inow have a new appreciation for employees of the landfill's popular trading post, the Take It or Leave It, known as the "TILI," (say Tilly), flagship of the Madaket Mall. Having always been a customer and never a worker there, I chose spending part of Saturday morning as an attendant for my new life experience. More...
• article has image THE DARKEST EVENING
• for the ARTS record
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 Opinion
• LETTERS
SEND YOUR VIEWS AND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: DON@NANTUCKETINDEPENDENT.COM
COPING WITH TRAGEDY The following excerpt is from Dr. Robert Evans' book "Family Matters." The sudden, tragic death of a student can have strong effects throughout a school community. Everyone feels shock and disbelief, as well as concern for the student's family and friends. More...
• article has image GREY MATTER by James Cennamo
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 Sports
• NANTUCKET DOLPHINS VS. MARSHFIELD
Sunday, January 13
The Dolphins swim team faced always-tough Marshfield on the mainland Sunday. A new team record was set by Miles Geddes, Henry Blackwell, Jack Decker and Jackie Trudel with a time of 2:22.94 in the 11-12 Boys 200 yard Medley Relay, a record previously held by the same four boys. More...
• article has image Whalers hang tough against North Cambridge Catholic
• article has image Skaters attack, fall short
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 Developments
• article has image REAL ESTATE REPORT
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." - - Yogi Berra New years invariably start with predictions about the year ahead and commentary about the year just gone by. Predictions for real estate markets are most often based on previous years or past trends. Will 2008 continue the flat trend demonstrated by 2007? More...
• HDC THIS WEEK
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 Columns
• article has image THE TIMES THAT TRY OUR SOULS
If there is anything that can shock a community, it is the sudden death of one of its young people. If there is anything that can shake a community to its very core, it is the sudden deaths of several young people in quick succession. More...
• article has image YACK on: Just do it
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 Property Profile
• article has image PICTURE THE POSSIBILITIES
Naushop $1,595,000
This week's featured property is full of possibilities. Literally. As of this writing, the home at 80 Goldfinch Drive exists only in architectural drawings. The foundation hole has been dug. The foundation is to be poured. And the home is scheduled to be completed sometime in the summer of 2008. All of which provides the potential buyer with some interesting possibilities. More...
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 Property Transfers
• article has image PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Jan. 7, 2008 ~ Jan. 11, 2008
9. A condominium, Unit 3, at 14 Amelia Drive sold to Thomas Kelly of Nantucket, Mass. from Dameano Nominee Trust of Nantucket, Mass. for $490,000. The property is assessed at $941,000. The land bank fee is $9,800. 10. A condominium, Unit 1 of 5B Pine Tree Road Condominium at 5B Pine Tree Road sold to Nancy Tobias of Nantucket, Mass. from Roger Caruso of Nantucket, Mass. More...
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