island life

– Words by Angela Cowan Photographs by Don Denton When Terry Doyle moved to Qualicum Beach with his wife in 2018, it was with the idea that they could slowly step back from their international architectural interior design…

The Investigator and the Mirror (March 14, 2022) The Nantucket High School Music Department's annual spring musical, "The Addams Family," opens Thursday and runs through Sunday in the Mary P.…

By The Inquirer and Mirror (March 10, 2022) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce has a new president and CEO. Peter Burke, who currently lives in New Hampshire and works as an operating partner at…

(March 6, 2022) The 2022 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships over the weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado had major island representation, with four skaters from Nantucket competing on…

(February 24, 2022) The women's basketball team got off to a promising start this year, winning their first three games. But the Whalers could never get back to winning ways the rest of the…

By Sarah Leah Chase (February 17, 2022) Mention maple syrup and the first foods that come to mind are probably breakfast foods like pancakes, waffles and French toast. While I enjoyed these sweet,…

(February 12, 2022) The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of southeastern Massachusetts, including Nantucket, from 7 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday. Three to six…

(February 10, 2022) It's the kind of thing that might captivate you for a minute as you watch Team USA take on Canada in Olympic curling on the TV across the bar. For Devin Remick, those matches…

(February 7, 2022) It was a game that on paper, Nantucket was expected to win easily. But on the Whalers' field on Sunday, it was a different story. Martha's Vineyard, 3-8 this season, stunned…

(February 3, 2022) Sophomore center Jack Halik played in his college basketball game Thursday, scoring 20 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and blocking three shots, helping the Whalers beat…

The Investigator and the Mirror The winter storm packs a big punch Winter Storm Photo Gallery Cancellations related to the storm (January 29, 2022) The Nantucketers are a tough bunch, not letting…

The Investigator and the Mirror On Monday, the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission explored its options for a plan that could allow the island to have more restrictive…

(January 17, 2022) The Select Board will accept a $344,000 state grant for work at Nantucket Memorial Airport and vote to approve multiple contracts when it meets with a relatively light agenda…

(January 12, 2022) The National Weather Service issued a severe wind watch for Nantucket from 11 a.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday. According to the NWS, north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts…

The investigator and the mirror (January 10, 2022) Nantucket Book Partners - Mitchell's Book Corner and Nantucket Bookworks - launched Nantucket Book Clubs to connect and collaborate with the…

The investigator and the mirror (January 3, 2022The National Weather Service upgraded its winter storm watch for Nantucket today to a warning, with up to seven inches of snow possible and wind…

(Dec. 27 2021The boys' basketball team will play its home opener on Tuesday, hosting Barnstable at 1 p.m. in the gymnasium at Nantucket Middle School. The Whalers 1-1 just lost 77-71 on the…

(23 December 2021) The winning basketball teams are most often formed over several seasons. The trick is to end up with a team that has developed senior leadership, young players who benefit…

The investigator and the mirror (20 December 2021) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Christmas Eve red ticket draw will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 24 at the top of Main Street. You…

(December 17, 2021) Nantucket public health officials have confirmed 112 new cases of the coronavirus in the past week, including 29 on Monday and 23 on Wednesday. The new numbers come as…

The investigator and the mirror (December 13, 2021) Nantucket knows how to set it up while on vacation, from downtown trees to the lights and inflatables to homes and businesses across the…

The investigator and the mirror (12 December 2021) Nantucket knows how to set it up while on vacation. Over 100 trees are brilliantly lit downtown, highlighted by the majestic conifer atop Main…

The investigator and the mirror (December 6, 2021) The Nantucket Energy Office and National Grid will be hosting an appliance recycling program on Thursday, December 16. National Grid will pick…

The investigator and the mirror (December 4, 2021) The Nantucket Christmas Walk weekend is off to a good start, with more than 10,000 visitors expected by Sunday. Shops and homes are festively…

By Sarah Leah Chase (October 18, 2021) It is believed that the current dubious obsession with pumpkin spice began in 2003 when Starbuck's launched a seasonal latte drink flavored with traditional…