On Island Gas still under $4 a gallon, cars line of for the "cheap" stuff.
Rumors swirled around the island last night about a dramatic increase in gas prices at three of the island's four gas stations causing lines to grow at the pumps as divers sought to get one last tank full of sub-four dollar a gallon gas. More...
PHOTOS BY ROB BENCHLEY/ The Independent Fifth grader Bobby Congdon, above, rehearses his part as Francisco Pizarro in the upcoming original musical "When Worlds Collide," showing next week at the Nantucket New School. The musical was written by NNS fifth grade teacher Jim Sulzer to complement and enrich the study of the Age of Exploration and is about the meeting of the Spanish and Inca. Sophie Davies, right, performs the part of an Incan flutist. See Page 17 for the complete story and performance details. More...
Date of birth "Guess," she said. Likes most about Nantucket The peacefulness. Likes least about Nantucket The cost of living. Favorite TVshow Any news program. More...
Social activist Holly Near to present concert to benefit Unitarian Church
Seasoned activist and legendary singer Holly Near will perform in concert at the Unitarian Church this weekend to raise funds for restoration of the historic structure that turns 200 next year. The concert, on Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. More...
REASSESSINGOUROPTIONS To the editor: Erosion is a problem that has actively threatened Sconset homes, roads and utilities for 20 years, which is why we have been working so hard for so long to develop an environmentally sensitive approach to address Sconset's problem. More...
On Saturday the Whalers traveled to Wolfeboro, N.H. to compete in the Brewster Academy Qualifier for the New England Scholastic Sailing Association (NESSA) Fleet Racing Championships.The Whalers placed second overall in the qualifier, and are one of three teams that advance to the finals to be held in Bristol, R.I. next Sunday at Bristol Yacht Club. More...
While wood remains the desired material for floors in living rooms and bedrooms, tile has become extremely popular as the choice for kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, sunrooms and basements. More...
GARAGES Donnie Mack, 15 Cynthia Lane ADDITIONS Culbertson/Deeley, 55 Tennessee Ave. FENCES Leslie Woodson, 15 Pine Tree Road William Roberts, 14 Plainfield Road MISCELLANEOUSAMENITIES* Gary Winn, 3 Fair St. More...
Touring around the southern Rhone Valley in France is a true reminder and reinforcement of the concept of terroir. Aterm borrowed from the French language, terroir is used to sum up the geographic and environmental conditions of a particular place, and assumes that these conditions impart distinct characteristics onto products grown or made in that place. More...
If one dreams of a house on an island, high on a hill, overlooking the water, Heather Hill might well be the house of those dreams. Far longer than any of us remember, this home, tucked away at the end of Hinckley Lane, has stood high as a landmark visible from the ferry; the epitome of an idyllic summer retreat for family and friends. More...
3. Acondominium unit, Unit 6 in the Sanford Boat Building Condominium at 2 Sanford Road sold to Pat Haverfield, Trustee of Happy Hand's Nominee Trust of Carrollton, Texas from Edward J. Sanford and Matthew S. Sanford, Trustees of Lower Pleasant Trust of Nantucket, Mass. for $385,000. The property's assessed value is unavailable. The land bank fee is $7,700. More...
Inspiring actress, singer and former I&M publisher