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Actualización del centro médico

Fri, Jul 3

Category:

News, Community

El Centro Médico de Block Island compartió la siguiente actualización el viernes 3 de julio: Muchos de ustedes han expresado preocupación...
Update from Medical Center

Fri, Jul 3

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News, Community

The Block Island Medical Center shared the following update on Friday, July 3: Many of you have expressed concern that there was no public...
Press release from the New Shoreham Police Department

Fri, Jul 3

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News

The New Shoreham Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to RI General Laws 11-37.1-1 et seq, also known as the Sex...
South Fork Wind Farm moving ahead

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

News

Ørsted, the company that currently owns and operates the Block Island Wind Farm, is partnering with another company to bring two offshore wind...
Broadband project price tagged at $8 million

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

News

During a presentation regarding the island-wide high-speed internet project, Town Finance Director Amy Land said the design and installation of the...
TURNING 50: Aldo’s Bakery

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

News

There are several Block Island businesses celebrating their 50th year in 2020. This is the first article in the series. The co-owners of...
Waves Rising

Martha Ball

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

Island Notes

Every year I refer to “the egret” in the pond behind my house, but always wonder if there is more then one. There used to be a heron, great and blue...
Welcome

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jul 2

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News

The first big summer weekend is here on Block Island, opening without the usual fanfare of fireworks and parades and steak fries. Those were the...
COVID-19 update from Medical Center

Thu, Jul 2

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News, Community

The following statement was shared by the Block Island Medical Center on Thursday, July 2: Please click on the link below for an update...
Two test positive back in May and June, no other cases announced

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

News

UPDATE: The Block Island Medical Center shared updated information on the positive tests. The tests on these two individuals were not conducted on...
Video update from the Medical Center

Wed, Jul 1

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News, Community

The following update was shared by the Block Island Medical Center: Please watch the July 1 Update from Dr. Warcup at the link below: https...
Decadent mock seafood paella

Pamela Gelsomini

Tue, Jun 30

Category:

Dish off the Block

Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in the Valencia region on the east coast of Spain. It’s a great dish for parties and makes a...
Library shares update on Outside Library Hours

Mon, Jun 29

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News, Features

The following update was issued on behalf of the Island Free Library: Outside Library Hours will be on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m...
TNC and BIC to offer virtual nature walks and programs

Mon, Jun 29

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News, Features

The following statement was issued by The Nature Conservancy and the Block Island Conservancy on Sunday, June 28: The Nature Conservancy and...
Interstate to run two fast ferries, increase boat schedule, on July 3

Mon, Jun 29

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News

Beginning Friday, July 3, Interstate Navigation will be running two fast ferries to and from the island — the Athena and the Islander...
PUC approves price increase for fast ferry tickets

Fri, Jun 26

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News

Interstate Navigation’s application to the Public Utilities Commission for “expedited approval” for increased rates for its fast ferry service was...
Full text of the town’s facemask ordinance

Fri, Jun 26

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News

To help clear up any confusion, here is the full text of the facemask ordinance passed by the Town Council Wednesday evening. In order to get to the...
Compost collection to start at Farmers Market

Fri, Jun 26

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News, Features

The Block Island Conservancy shared the following update with The Block Island Times: Free Compost Collection begins on Saturday at the...
Town explores federal funding for Island-wide broadband project

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jun 25

Category:

News

There may be some federal monies available for the island-wide high speed internet project. Town Finance Director Amy Land provided the Town Council...
School starts to develop its re-opening plan

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jun 25

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News

According to recommendations made by Gov. Gina Raimondo, every school district must provide the state with three plans that will get school up and...
Hank Lemoine gets his wish

Thu, Jun 25

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News

It was longtime Block Island School science teacher Hank Lemoine’s final wish to return to Block Island and end his journey here. Hank and Toni...
Candidates file for town offices

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jun 25

Category:

News

Second Warden André Boudreau will be running for First Warden against incumbent Ken Lacoste in November, and councilor Sven Risom has filed papers to...
Council passes ordinance requiring facemasks in public

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jun 25

Category:

News, Features

After months of lockdown, sheltering-in-place, social distancing and other factors associated with the pandemic, the members of the Town Council...

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Turn your kitchen into party central this July 4th

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

Dish off the Block

The 4th of July is a favorite holiday in our house, mostly because it’s the kickoff to the Block Island summer season. Break out the red, white, and...
The osprey

Kayden Morales

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

News, Features

Block Island has always been a wonderful spot to go birding, not only because the island is an important stopover during migration, but due to...
Food truck to add flavor to 1661 Farm

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Jul 2

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News, Features

Island resident and musician Kelly Walsh’s ambition of operating a food truck is coming to life. “We spent the last six months working to bring our...
A fish story

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

Features

Amelia Dupont, caught and released her first striper last Tuesday, June 16th, on the eve of her 16th birthday. The fish measured 50” and was the...
Order This... to go! Persephone’s Kitchen & Café

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jul 2

Category:

News, Features

Reviewer’s note: Block Island, like many summer communities, is looking for ways to adapt to Covid-19 and still provide the experiences that...
Wind, redux

J.V. Houlihan

Thu, Jun 25

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The Ferry Dock Scribbler

On a late April weekend in 1965, my parents piled their four kids into our 1962 red Plymouth Valiant and we took off on a day trip to Falmouth, Mass...
Spring Street Gallery open for business

Thu, Jun 25

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News, Features

The Spring Street Gallery is now open for business. Summer hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gallery art receptions will be...
Unique season opener at Jessie Edwards

Thu, Jun 25

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News, Features

“20” x “20,” the opening exhibit of the 2020 season at the Jessie Edwards Gallery, will feature works of art that are all 20” x 20” in size and in a...
The story of the Manitou

Joseph Giglietti

Thu, Jun 25

Category:

News, Features

The date was June 13, 1970 and at 9:30 a.m., a shrill whistle sounded from the top of the pilothouse signifying a boat was leaving the pier. In the...
Take a photo of the Pond, win a prize

Thu, Jun 25

Category:

News, Features

The Committee for the Great Salt Pond sat around at our last meeting trying to come up with an idea that would be fun for all ages, get people out-of...

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