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Nantucket · NantucketThe Nantucket Police Department received several bomb threats against the Ralph Lauren store at 16 Main Street starting shortly before 5:45 a.m. Friday. The threats were made over the phone on the department's non-emergency line. The department responded to the scene, evacuated the surrounding area and shut down roads.See the Story
Bomb threat made to Ralph Lauren store on Nantucket; Main Street shut down
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Nantucket · NantucketA photo of Nantucket High School students holding up a sign with what appeared to be a racial slur circulated online, touching off an investigation from school officials. Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth Hallett notified families of the incident in a letter on Tuesday. The school district is considering hosting a forum to discuss the image to allow students the chance to process the incident and begin charting a path forward.See the Story
Scrabble tiles and a racial slur: Here's what Nantucket schools are investigating
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Nantucket · NantucketGray whales were thought to have been extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for 200 years. Only five gray whales were seen in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters in the past 15 years. Rising global temperatures have caused the Northwest Passage to be free of ice, allowing gray whales to travel through, a feat that was previously impossible.See the Story
A Rare Gray Whale Was Spotted Off The Coast Of Massachusetts, Baffling Scientists Since The Species Was Thought To Have Been Extinct In The Atlantic For 200 Years
National Weather Service · Nantucket CountyWind advisory in effect until 5 p.m. for Nantucket County. Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution," says weather service.See the Story
Nantucket County under a wind advisory until early Monday evening
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Nantucket · NantucketThe US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will initiate an environmental review of Vineyard Northeast's proposed offshore wind energy project. The approximately 132,370-acre Lease Area is located some 29 miles (mi) from Nantucket and approximately 39 mi offshore Martha's Vineyard, Mass.See the Story
BOEM Announces Review of Proposed Vineyard Northeast Project
Nantucket · NantucketOn Nantucket, the celeb-studded summer isle where multi million-dollar homes are the norm, the local housing authority is offering struggling year-round residents a shot at "affordable" living via a housing lottery — at a jaw-dropping price tag.See the Story
Nantucket is so expensive, these ‘affordable’ homes cost $1M — and you have to win a lottery to get one
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