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📰 Spring art sale soon! 🎨⬇️

The Artists Association of Nantucket will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its annual Spring Sweep auction with a weekend of events offering affordable artwork by local artists.

The festivities begin with a "Bids & Bites" kickoff reception on Friday, April 10, from 5 – 7 pm at the American Legion on Washington Street, where attendees can preview the auction and begin bidding. In addition to the traditional silent auction, select works will be available through a buy-it-now option. The in-person auction continues Saturday, April 11, from 10 am — to 3:30 pm. An online auction will run concurrently, featuring a separate selection of works and regularly updated offerings. Artwork across both auctions will include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, ceramics, and photography. 🖼️📸

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📰 Gov. Healey seeks relaxed hunting regs ⬇️

Gov. Maura Healey has announced plans to modernize some of Massachusetts' hunting laws, including ending the state's centuries-old outright ban on hunting on Sundays. The governor held a press conference in Falmouth last week, according to boston.com, where she said lifting the ban would help address increasing rates of tick-borne illnesses caused in part by the growing deer population.

The MSPCA has long opposed efforts to lift the Sunday hunting ban. The group points to instances of people accidentally getting shot and argues that "non-hunting nature lovers not only outnumber, but also outspend" hunters by a wide margin. "Repealing the Sunday hunting ban would prioritize the demands of a small minority over the clear preferences of the majority," the MSPCA says on its website.

Healey's proposal would also allow all hunters to use crossbows and reduce setback distancing for hunting, bringing Massachusetts into alignment with neighboring states. The governor said she will include the three changes as part of a larger upcoming spending bill. Separately, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome as a reportable condition, meaning health providers and labs will be required to report identified cases to the state. "The measure is a data-driven approach to help officials gain a clearer understanding of where alpha-gal is prevalent and help clinicians make diagnoses," notes the Vineyard Gazette.

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Today in DayBreak Nantucket: Senior News 📰⬇️

🧑‍🍳 Amateur chefs can learn how to plan and create satisfying home meals during Cooking with Alice at Saltmarsh Senior Center this week on Tuesday, March 24, at 2 pm. She shares her ingredients and techniques, with students able to sample the results and take home the recipes. Call 508-228-4490 to register.

💻 Zoom sessions are available this week with a representative from the Social Security Administration at the Saltmarsh Senior Center on Wednesday, March 25, for replacement cards only. Recipients should bring their driver’s licenses. Call 508-228-4490 to make an appointment

🍽️ This week's group lunches at Saltmarsh Senior Center on weekdays, at noon, are served with heart-healthy and hearty meals and a chance to chat with friends and newcomers. In addition to their home-delivered Meals on Wheels, Nantucket Elder Services makes the meals available for Nantucket seniors over 60 to enjoy together.

Read more from today's DayBreak Nantucket edition here: https://mailchi.mp/trueislanddigital/nantucket-finance-director-to-depart-ticcoma-green-underway-senior-activities-this-week?e=346e7af8e6

Happy First Day of Spring, Nantucket! 🎉🌷

We can't believe spring is finally here, and we can't wait to see everyone out on island celebrating the season. From the longer days and warmer weather to those beautiful island blooms, there's just something special about spring on Nantucket. ☀️🌼

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