Get text messages on your mobile phone or PDA with news, weather and more from The Inquirer and Mirror.

Stay connected to us wherever you are! Now you can get breaking news updates along with other island information sent to you as a text message to your wireless device.

Sign-up is fast and easy! In Step 1 below, enter your mobile contact information and select the information categories you want to receive. In Step 2, an authorization code will be sent to you as a text message. Enter this code to complete the sign-up process.

The Inquirer and Mirror has created the following message categories for you to choose from to get updates as text messages on your wireless device.

  • Breaking News - Get breaking news, daily updates and alert information for Nantucket.
  • Delays and Cancellations - Be alerted to delays and cancellations on the boats and planes serving Nantucket, as well as school closings and delays.
  • Daily Weather Forecast - Receive the island weather forecast as a text message each morning.
  • Severe Weather Alerts - Receive severe island weather warnings sent directly from the National Weather Service 24/7.
  • Entertainment News - Get information on local concerts, kids' events, the island art scene and more.
  • Nantucket Race Week - Up-to-the-minute news on Nantucket's premier sailing event. Same-day results, current weather and schedule changes.
  • Whalers Sports Scores - Receive up-to-date Nantucket High School sports scores, schedule changes and special-event information.
  • Discounts & Promotions - Save money! Receive special discounts, coupons and promotions from Inquirer and Mirror advertisers. Stay in the loop on the latest art and theater openings. Information sent directly to your cell phone, email, or both. 

Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror. The service is FCC CAN-SPAM compliant. Check your wireless provider for any additional text messages fees they may charge. Msg & Data Rates May Apply. You may unsubscribe or change your message preferences at any time by clicking on the link below.

1Step 1: Sign-Up - Test your phone

Please complete the information below. Enter your mobile phone number and select your wireless carrier. You can also receive email messages, to do so, simply enter your email address. Please provide either a mobile phone number or an email address, or both.

In the next step of the sign up process, we will send a personal authorization code to your mobile phone or email address. You will need to enter the code in the next screen within (5) minutes in order to verify and complete your enrollment in the system.

Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.

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