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The Original Island Gem

Pat Saylor

Fri, Apr 16

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News

“You need Edie Blane at Offshore Property!” Important advice given to us back in 1993. After renting on Block Island for a few years, we had stayed...
Tourism Council turns down Chamber

Renee Meyer, at rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com

Fri, Apr 16

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News

On Tuesday, April 13, the Block Island Tourism Council denied a request for additional money to fund the Visitors Center for the summer of 2021. The...
Town budget moves on for voter approval

Rosemary Connelli

Fri, Apr 16

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News

In line with provisions in the newly amended Town Charter, the Town Council held two hearings on the proposed town budget for the fiscal year...
Town Council approves Matthew Moynihan as new chief of police

Rosemary Connelli

Fri, Apr 16

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News

At the Town Council’s meeting on Monday, April 12, Town Manager Maryanne Crawford announced the appointment of Matthew Moynihan as the new chief of...
Moynihan appointed Police Chief and DPW Director

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Tue, Apr 13

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At last night’s Town Council meeting, Town Manager Maryanne Crawford announced the appointment of Matthew Moynihan as the new chief of police, as...

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A birthday gift from Edie Blane

Steven Hester

Fri, Apr 16

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News

“Bound by Blue: A life on Block Island,” a film by Katherine Reaves, presents the life of Edith “Edie” Littlefield Blane through personal narration,...
Full houses on Easter Sunday

Steven Hester

Fri, Apr 16

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News

Easter came early this year, and with it came hope for many of Block Island’s residents. Hope for a return to some sort of normalcy, as many people...
Shifting gears

J.V. Houlihan

Fri, Apr 16

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The Ferry Dock Scribbler

“You know, it seems that the world is opening up and I might be able to finally get a flight to Argentina, but if I came home to see my husband with...
Yellow Time of Year

Martha Ball

Fri, Apr 16

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Island Notes

These days I don’t first awaken when morning gilds the sky, or even when the first flush of color spreads up from the ocean; it is earlier, when the...
Can you do one thing to restore the earth?

Tony Pappas

Fri, Apr 16

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The Solar Report

Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, this year. (Actually, it is always April 22, in commemoration of the first Earth Day celebration on that date in...

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Housing search

Fri, Apr 16

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Letters

To the community, As you know, the Town of New Shoreham is in the process of hiring a police chief and I am reaching out to the community for housing...

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LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

Fri, Apr 16

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Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE The New Shoreham Sewer and Water Commissions hereby request sealed bid proposals for the following services: • EMERGENCY SEPTAGE/...
Tricky Times

Fri, Apr 16

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Tricky Times

Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 Daily 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Block Island Depot, 466-2403 Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. - Sun. CLOSED Block Island...
Medical Center Information

Fri, Apr 16

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Medical Center Schedule

Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup...
RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Fri, Apr 16

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Religious Services

BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street Rev. Peter Preiser (401) 466-5940 Harborchurchblockisland.org Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services in the...
All Around The Block

Fri, Apr 16

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All Around the Block

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466-3233 to request link 11:00 a.m. – AA Meeting –...
ON THE BLOCK

Fri, Apr 16

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On the Block

B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship...
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Town Council Agenda

Fri, Apr 16

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Community

New Shoreham Town Council Agenda April 21, 2021 7:00 p.m. The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode...
Enrollment period for HealthSource RI extended until August 15

Fri, Apr 16

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Community

HealthSourceRI’s new enrollment period has been extended through August 15, 2021, following President Biden’s decision to create another opportunity...
Covid-19 testing

Fri, Apr 16

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Community

The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks: Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at...
Free mammography and pap-smears for those without insurance

Fri, Apr 16

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Community

Block Island Medical Center is pleased to announce its partnership with Women’s Cancer Screening Prevention to provide free mammograms and pap smears...