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šŸŒ± What happened in this weekā€™s Nantucket District Court sessions?

Nantucket, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Nantucket! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What happened in this weekā€™s Nantucket District Court sessions?
  • Why a Nantucket ferry had to unload at Old North Wharf Tuesday.
  • Survivor alum chose a Nantucket beach for her surprise proposal.

Also on today's calendar: Nancy Nickerson - 22nd Legacy Edition Tribute Bat Honoree by DK Baseball Clinics and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canā€™t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Current Court Report - July 14, 2026 (nantucketcurrent.com) ā€” Nantucket residents are featured in this weekā€™s District Court report, with several assault and OUI cases resulting in probation decisions, dismissals, and new arraignments. The roundup covers outcomes from Monday and Tuesdayā€™s Nantucket District Court sessions, outlining conditions like education programs, license suspensions, and upcoming pretrial dates that may matter to neighbors and local families.
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2. Freedom Ferry Evacuated At Old North Wharf After Getting Stuck (nantucketcurrent.com) ā€” A ferry serving Nantucket became disabled while docking Tuesday morning, forcing 79 passengers to disembark at Old North Wharf with help from the Coast Guard, Harbormaster, and Nantucket fire and police. No injuries were reported, damage was minimal, and the operator is working with the Coast Guard to determine the cause and whether the vessel can quickly return to service, after briefly disrupting other ferry schedules.
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3. ā€˜Survivor' Alum Gets Engaged in Nantucket (popculture.com) ā€” A recent episode of island romance saw Survivor Season 49 alum Shannon Fairweather get engaged on a Nantucket beach, where her longtime boyfriend Daniel proposed on one knee. The Boston native shared photos and her new ring on Instagram, though the couple hasnā€™t yet announced wedding plans.
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4. 'Gilmore Girls' Star Spotted at Famous Nantucket Beach (fun107.com) ā€” Lauren Graham, best known from Gilmore Girls, has been enjoying a classic Nantucket getaway, from lounging at Steps Beach off Cliff Road to digging into local lobster and fresh veggies. Her Facebook photos highlight Nantucket alongside Rhode Island stops, giving locals a fun peek at how one more celebrity spends summer on the island.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday July 15
  • Wednesday Wellness (Children's Yoga) ā†’
    Nantucket, MA Calendar, 15 Harbor View Way, Nantucket
    9:30 am
  • Crafts in the Courtyard: Kid's Beach Glass Collage
    Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St., Nantucket, MA, 02554, US
    10:00 am
  • Reader's Advisory with Annye Camara
    Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St, NANTUCKET, MA, 02554, US
    11:00 am
  • Calling All Writers
    Nantucket Atheneum US
    2:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dearest Sconset Community,
    Please come see the bold, hilarious, and inventive new production of the off-Broadway hit: MEN ON BOATS, at the Nantucket Performing Arts Center! Itā€¦ (Nextdoor Siasconset)
  • Bartlett Tree Experts posted a job opening for Arborist Climber in Nantucket. Apply here.
  • SmartStop Self Storage posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - No Nights! in Nantucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nantucket here.

Ok Nantucket! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter ā€œR.ā€ (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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