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Two days after officiating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding, Adam Sandler asked Nantucket police for directions to a basketball court, then joined local teens for a quick pickup game and posed for photos during a July Fourth weekend visit.
Adam Sandler, fresh off officiating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, called Nantucket’s non-emergency line to find a basketball court and ended up joining locals for a pickup game at Backus Lane, just days after playing hoops in New York City; he has praised Swift as incredibly nice to his family and Kelce as “gentle, nice and funny.”
Scientists are exploring the use of genetically engineered mice immune to Lyme disease, created using CRISPR technology, to reduce the spread of Lyme on Nantucket by targeting the mice that are primary hosts for the bacteria, though ecological and ethical concerns remain.
A team has identified a shipwreck off Nantucket as the WWI-era fishing boat Seiner, which sank nearly 100 years ago with 21 men aboard, using recent dives and sonar scans to confirm its identity, providing historical closure for the families of the lost crew.
Nantucket officials regret their 2020 agreement with Vineyard Wind for an offshore wind farm due to environmental, safety, and communication issues, and are considering legal action, highlighting challenges faced by offshore wind projects along the East Coast.
Researchers have spotted their largest recorded Great White Shark, nicknamed 'Contender,' off the coast of Nantucket, measuring over 13.5 feet and weighing more than 16,000 pounds. The shark, tagged earlier in Florida, has migrated northward along the Atlantic coast, and scientists plan to track it for five more years to study shark migration patterns amid increasing white shark populations due to climate change. Despite the presence of large sharks, Massachusetts has had only one fatal attack this century.
Federal agents, including ICE, FBI, ATF, and DEA, conducted immigration arrests on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, detaining around 40 individuals, with some being transported off-island by Coast Guard. The operation, which involved masked agents and unmarked vehicles, drew criticism from local officials and concerns over due process and lack of communication. The arrests targeted individuals including gang members and sex offenders, but details remain limited.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a sweep on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, arresting about 40 individuals including gang members and sex offenders, with community concerns about due process and the impact on local residents and institutions.
At least 12 people were detained and deported by ICE from Nantucket during a recent operation, part of a nationwide immigration enforcement effort that has drawn criticism for targeting immigrant communities in popular vacation spots like Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.
A significant immigration enforcement operation took place on Nantucket, where at least 12 individuals were detained and removed by ICE and FBI agents, with the detainees transported by Coast Guard. The specifics of the targets and reasons for the arrests remain unclear, and the operation appears to be the largest on the island in years.
President Biden makes a final visit to Nantucket during his presidency, marking a significant moment in his term.
A blade from a Vineyard Wind turbine broke and washed ashore on Nantucket, leading to beach closures and an investigation. The turbine, part of an offshore wind farm under construction, had been generating electricity since February. No injuries were reported.
Debris from a damaged Vineyard Wind turbine has washed up on Nantucket's south shore beaches, leading to their closure. Vineyard Wind has initiated a cleanup effort, advising the public to avoid touching the fiberglass debris, which is not hazardous but can be sharp.
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, was rescued by the US Coast Guard after his boat lost power and he was nearly lost at sea off Nantucket. Portnoy admitted to making a critical mistake by setting out without power, radio, or anchor amid heavy winds. A woman in a rowboat helped by calling the Coast Guard, who safely brought him back to shore. Portnoy expressed gratitude to the Coast Guard and hinted he might avoid boating in the future.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was rescued by the US Coast Guard after his boat went adrift off Nantucket. Portnoy's vessel lost power and drifted in heavy winds, prompting him to shoot a flare and call for help. A Good Samaritan with a VHF radio contacted the Coast Guard, who towed the boat back to its mooring. Portnoy thanked the Coast Guard for their assistance and shared the incident on social media.