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AAN honoring Jan Purdy Metcalf at summer gala »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:43:00 -0400 | via The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror

(March 17, 2026) The Artists Association of Nantucket will honor Jan Purdy Metcalf at its July 18 fundraising gala and auction, chaired by Minou and Jeff Newton.

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Nantucket Life...in photos »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:28:19 -0400 | via WordPress.com Tag Nantucket

Photo credit: Giovanna DiRusso, The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror July 4th 2025 December 11, 2025 Christmas Stroll

December 24, 2025 Save the Whales – December 31, 2025 Winter Storm – January 26, 2026 Letter Bag – January 8, 2026

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Nantucket receives state grants for solar, energy upgrades »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:21:00 -0400 | via The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror

The Town received two state grants to support solar power and energy efficiency upgrades at municipal facilities.

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Experienced baseball team eyes playoff appearance »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 | via The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror

(March 19, 2026) After falling two wins shy of a state tournament berth last season, the Whalers varsity baseball team is looking to build momentum and clinch a spot in the Div. 4 top 32 this spring.

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Paul Raymond Senecal, 88 »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:59:00 -0400 | via The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror

Paul Raymond Senecal, 88, of Nantucket, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, followed by a graveside service at St. Mary’s Cemetery and a reception…

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Sandra Lee Gillies, 88 »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:20:00 -0400 | via The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror

Sandra Lee Gillies, 88, of Nantucket and Annandale, Va., died Thursday, March 12, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Annandale.

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Consider serving a term on SHAB »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:10:00 -0400 | via The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror

In 2026, there are two open seats for three-year terms on the Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board (HSAB) going into this year’s town elections scheduled for May 19.

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50th Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show in new location »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:45:00 -0400 | via The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror

(March 17, 2026) The Nantucket Garden Club will host the 50th Annual Daffodil Flower Show place April 24–26 at a new location: The Nantucket Inn on Miller Lane across from Nantucket Memorial Airport.

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Anne Cunningham Muceus, 78 »

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:45:00 -0400 | via The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror

Anne Cunningham Muceus, 78, of Paradise Valley, Nev. and formerly of Nantucket, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3 in Winnemucca, Nev.

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