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PDF of print edition Maria Mitchell, revisited New book takes different look at first lady of science BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER       It took author and college instructor Renee Bergland eight years to research and write her latest book, "Maria Mitchell and the Sexing of Science," but her diligence and enthusiasm resulted in more than a study of Mitchell herself. More ... 'Rounding Third' sure to be a hit with parents BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER       Parents who have had or will soon have children in Little League baseball are sure to appreciate "Rounding Third," the next Theatre Workshop play, which opens March 13. More ... Canadian musician to hold workshops at New School BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER       Next week the classrooms of Nantucket New School will literally be filled with the sound of music. For the second consecutive year, Canadian singer and songwriter Katherine Wheatley will spend a week at NNS helping students in grades pre- K to eight compose their own lyrics and music for songs th... More ... Brigham Galleries in process of closing BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER       Successful people seem to have a knack for knowing how to stay successful by making changes to the way they do business according to market trends. Sara Boyce is one of those people. Boyce opened The Brigham Galleries on the second floor of 50 Main St. five years ago and steadily built her reputa... More ... for the ARTS record       CASTING CALLS BEGIN NEXT MONTH The Theatre Workshop of Nantucket will be hosting open call auditions for its summer season main stage plays, musicals and children's performances on April 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. upstairs at the Methodist Church. Main stage selections for 2008 include "Silvia," "The ... More ... Identify This Georgen Gilliam Charnes       The Nantucket Historical Association houses the most complete visual record of Nantucket history in existence. The image here is from our collections, and may be one we cannot identify, wish for more information about or just want to see if people can identify. Many more images are available for v... More ... DOG BITES MAN       The big news from the canine world is that Rolo is free after being on death row six months, two weeks and five days for biting a neighbor. This past week a six-person jury found his owner guilty on one count each of having a dog at large and having a dangerous dog. More ... Media you can trust       Mitchell's Book Corner 54 Main Street, 228-1080 "Dressing the Home: The Private Spaces of Top Fashion Designers" by Marie Bariller, photographs by Guillaume de Laubier "If you were a painting, what would you be?" asks Marie Bariller of the world's top fashion designers in "Dressing the H... More ...