What would be the cost of trying to save whales from ship strikes? Nearly $300 million and 1,500 jobs for the island of Nantucket, according to a new UMass report. The proposed NOAA vessel speed ...

As Hurricane Lee moves northward in the Atlantic and closer to New England, some ferry service is already getting canceled. There are still some ferries running this morning, but with the worst of the ...

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Strict vessel speed restrictions proposed to protect right whales in Nantucket Sound would be devastating to the island’s economy and way of life if implemented, Steamship Authority board member Rob ...

To meet rising fuel costs, inflation and maintenance costs, the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority plans to raise rates on its Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket routes for ...

HYANNIS - There was trouble at the Hyannis Terminal Sunday as passengers expecting a quick trip to Nantucket didn't get one, all because of one callout. "I'm pretty bummed," said Cape Cod visitor ...

NANTUCKET, MASS. (WHDH) - A Nantucket fast ferry smashed into a barge as it left the island Monday. According to the Steamship Authority, the ferry hit the barge during its 12:30 trip. The ferry ...

Nantucket Island has risen to popularity in the last few years thanks to popular books and shows portraying the quaint island. A woman who’s been "obsessed" with visiting the vacation destination for ...

Massachusetts’ two most notable islands, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, have been named among the “most magical island getaways” in the United States by Country Living magazine. In establishing its ...