Archive for September, 2011

Inaugural Nantucket Project kicks off Friday night

Friday, September 30th, 2011
(Sept. 30, 2011 ) The inaugural Nantucket Project, the island's answer to events like the Aspen Ideas Festival and TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Conference in Monterey, Calif., opened Friday evening at the White Elephant Hotel.

Arts Festival returns after year off

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
(Sept. 29, 2011 ) The Nantucket Arts Festival has a history that extends back nearly 20 years, and since its inception has been geared toward supporting island artists, musicians, actors and dancers through a week-long series of events.

Boys soccer wins three straight on the island

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
(Sept. 29 , 2011 ) The boys varsity soccer team remained undefeated this week, wracking up three more wins to improve to 8-0 on the season.

Chamber casting a wider net for shoulder-season visitors

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
(Sept. 29, 2011 ) Nantucket’s shoulder seasons don’t have to mean bad news for island businesses, though that can often be the case.

Despite rising debt, rating agency considers Nantucket a safe bet

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
(Sept. 29, 2011 ) First, the bad news: Nantucket’s municipal operations have racked up more than $189.5 million in debt, almost double the town’s annual revenue from property taxes, fees and other sources.

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