Hundreds gathered at Children’s Beach this morning for the annual cold turkey plunge. The plunge is hosted by the Nantucket Atheneum and supports the library and its various community programs. 🥶❄️🧊 Happy Thanksgiving!!!

The dead sperm whale found on Nantucket’s north shore has been relocated after days in the surf. Marine officials are now evaluating next steps and what may have caused its death. For updates, check our live coverage: www.ack.net/news/sperm-w...

Finding your place in high school isn’t easy, but for one Nantucket High School senior, joining the football team helped her discover confidence, community, and a sense of belonging. Read Ashley’s story here: www.ack.net/news/nhs-sen...

As Jamaica recovers from Hurricane Melissa, Nantucket’s Jamaican community feels the impact and is stepping up to support loved ones back home. Story: www.ack.net/news/hurrica...

After years of heated debate, Nantucket has finally made a decision on the fate of short term renting on the island. 🏡🏡🏡 The island voted to approve unrestricted rentals, a turning point in the Nantucket housing and renting debate. More details on the decision: www.ack.net/business/vot...

ICYMI Check out our photo gallery from the Halloween Costume Parade on Friday! 🎃👻🕸️🕷️ We loved seeing all your amazingly creative costumes! www.ack.net/photo-galler...

Charges have been dropped against the Cisco homeowner accused of getting down his neighbor’s trees without permission. The police investigation determined the defendant “knowingly and willingly” trespassed and damaged the property. A civil case is still ongoing. www.ack.net/news/cisco-h...

Nantucket real estate sales have soared to record highs — but not everyone is celebrating. Local agents say affordability remains out of reach for most islanders and increased volume of “big ticket” houses may be inflating the market. Full story: www.ack.net/business/nan...

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Nearly 1,000 people gathered in Downtown Nantucket for the “No Kings” protest this weekend. The protest on island was one of many that happened across the country. Read more: www.ack.net/news/no-king...

As tourist towns everywhere wrestle with housing and short-term rentals, Nantucket’s debate is heating up. Two town boards are split on what’s best for the island as we approach the Nov. 4 Town Meeting. Full story: www.ack.net/housing-cris...

Good news for Nantucket! The island’s food pantry, which recently lost its space, has found a new home. The Food Pantry, Land Bank, and Nourish Nantucket are teaming up to buy a property on Boynton Lane — a move that will ensure greater food security on island. 🥦🥕🍅 www.ack.net/news/land-ba...

MCAS scores on Nantucket remain below pre-pandemic levels, mirroring a statewide trend that could potentially take years to reverse. Full story 🗞️🗞️🗞️: www.ack.net/education/mc...

The Harvest Moon over Nantucket Monday night 🌕🌕🌕 nights like these remind us why this island is so magical ✨✨

As e-bikes get faster and more powerful, towns everywhere are debating how to keep roads and paths safe. On Nantucket, police are warning that high-powered models are creating new risks for riders and pedestrians alike. 🚲⚡️ Full story: www.ack.net/crime-courts...

A paddle boarder was found unresponsive in Polpis Harbor. Members of Coast Guard Station Brant Point and the Nantucket Harbormaster responded to the scene around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The condition of the paddle boarder is unknown at this time. Check here for updates: www.ack.net/unresponsive...

Nantucket High School brought in a motivational speaker to inspire students. Instead, students and parents discovered his social media was full of misogynistic and gender-biased content — sparking debate over how schools vet outside speakers. Read more: www.ack.net/education/hi...

Proud moment for the Inquirer and Mirror 🎉 The Inky was honored with the Distinguished Newspaper award at the New England Newspaper & Press Association conference, recognizing excellence in journalism across the region. 📰💙 Read more here: www.ack.net/business/i-m...

Last night, the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce held their annual membership awards. Congrats to the winners! 🏆🏆 - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Bill Hoenk Photography - 97.7 ACK FM - Cisco Brewers - Nantucket Golf Club - Nantucket Pharmacy

It appears there will be a Special Town Meeting this fall on short-term rentals after all… 🏡🏡🏡 Read the full story here: www.ack.net/news/two-str...

Nantucket residents and Lyme Disease researchers featured on “60 Minutes” @60minutes.bsky.social this week. www.ack.net/health-care/...

Land Bank considering new tool to reduce deer herd www.ack.net/conservation...

SSA proposing fare hikes for next year www.ack.net/news/ssa-pro...

Wind industry strikes back: Ørsted sues to overturn stop-work order www.ack.net/news/wind-in...

Laura Gallagher Byrne forms new youth stage company www.ack.net/arts-and-ent...

Transfer fee pitched as missing link in housing approach www.ack.net/housing-cris...

Ignoring feds, Massachusetts will ensure access to vaccines www.ack.net/health-care/...

Water restrictions tighten as island faces long road out of drought www.ack.net/news/water-r...

Planning Board rejects doctor's proposed Naushop office www.ack.net/health-care/...

Another buoy lifted off Great Point www.ack.net/news/another...

Remembering 9-11 www.ack.net/opinion/edit...

Bluefin tuna time: More monsters landed www.ack.net/lifestyle/bl...

Democracy: A nice form of government, "if you can keep it" www.ack.net/opinion/oped...

A Safe Place settling into new home on Amelia Drive www.ack.net/news/a-safe-...

Nourish Nantucket receives $1 million anonymous gift www.ack.net/news/nourish...

New effort aims to thin deer herd, fight food insecurity www.ack.net/environment/...

Feds move to vacate New England Wind permit www.ack.net/business/fed...

Shangri‑La latest to close its doors after lease ends in September www.ack.net/news/shangri...

Hospital expands orthopedics services www.ack.net/happening_no...

School enrollment dips 3 percent www.ack.net/education/sc...

Giant sea turtle washes up dead at Great Point www.ack.net/environment/...

Habitat for Humanity welcomes new homeowners to Waitt Drive www.ack.net/happening_no...

Could Massachusetts repeal legal marijuana sales? www.ack.net/business/cou...

Feds halt work on nearly completed offshore wind project www.ack.net/news/feds-ha...

Giant quahogs and August Blues www.ack.net/lifestyle/gi...

Town, Vineyard Wind edge closer to deal in closed-door meeting www.ack.net/news/town-vi...

Nantucket resident at center of first settlement in AI copyright battle www.ack.net/crime-courts...

Islander finds joy, lost valuables through metal detecting www.ack.net/news/islande...

Preliminary seafoam tests show extreme PFAS levels, while beach water remains low www.ack.net/news/prelimi...

Select Board hesitantly approves film permits for Hilderbrand's “Five Star Weekend” www.ack.net/arts-and-ent...