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With six experienced players away, including all three captains, the remaining 14 players of the Nantucket junior varsity ice hockey team More ... FAIRPORT, N.Y., January 8, 2009 - GateHouse Media, Inc. announced today the appointment of Kirk A. Davis as president and chief operating officer. GateHouse Media is the parent corporation of The Nantucket Independent. Davis previously served as president and chief executive officer of GateHouse Media New England. In his new role, Davis will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing all operations of GateHouse's 92 daily publications, more than 285 weekly publications and 260 locally focused web sites. More ... Elisabeth Hazell gives validity to the creed "If you want to get something done, ask someone who's already busy." "I'm one of those people who likes to be involved with a lot of things that have an impact on the quality of life - having art events to attend, or having beautiful landscapes for walks," Hazell said. More ... When islander Tim Madden is sworn in today at the State House, he will become the first state representative from Nantucket in more than 30 years. In 1978, the state was redistricted and Nantucket lost its seat on Beacon Hill and became part of the Cape and Islands district. More ... Nantucket Police blotter for two weeks ending January 6, 2009. Information provided by the Nantucket Police Department. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday, December 28 1:10 a.m. More ... Ella Jayne Nance was born at Nantucket Cottage Hospital on December 20, 2008, weighing 6 pounds and 10 ounces. She is the daughter of Brett D. Nance and Sara J. Nance of Nantucket. Her grandparents are Sue and Frank Marques and Teresa Gilbert of Nantucket and Al and Sharon Nance of Ely, Nevada. More ... The esteemed red pen behind numerous literary talents - including Russell Baker, David Halberstam, Tennessee Williams and Peter Benchley - Thomas Boss Congdon Jr. died at his Nantucket home on December 23, 2008 at the age of 77. More ... Through light morning rain and dense afternoon fog, 43 island birders counted 134 avian species on Dec. 27, Nantucket's Christmas Bird Count day. Among them were a cattle egret, a hoary redpoll, four snowy owls and a peregrine falcon named Quest fitted with a satellite transmitter. More ... There is a particular moment in blues history - just after the war and just before the advent of rock 'n' roll - that music historians and fans like Tom Stoddart identify as a root of many different genres, including Motown, Soul, Funk, Rockabilly and Zydeco. More ... Wednesday, January 7 10 - 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum Gallery. 11 - 11:30 a.m. Story Time Storytime for children 3 years and older. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 40 attendees. More ... The month long Festival of Trees ended this week, with over 80 local businesses and organizations decorating trees for this annual fundraiser to benefit the Nantucket Historical Association. More ... |
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