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Island man arrested on child pornography possession

Mon, Aug 20

Category:

News

The following information was released by the Rhode Island State Police: On Aug. 13, 2018, members of the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet...
Deepwater Wind’s cable exposed

By

Lars Trodson

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Shifting sands and what is being called a “dynamic environment” at Fred Benson Town Beach is causing headaches for both Deepwater Wind and National...
Candidate Fung visits the island

By

Lars Trodson

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, the Republican locked in a tight gubernatorial race against incumbent Gov. Gina Raimondo, is obviously aware that every...
Expanding eligibility for affordable housing

By

Cassius Shuman

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

The Block Island Housing Board is seeking to expand the affordable housing applicant pool on Block Island. In order to do so the board needs to do...
How is business? Depends on who you ask

By

Lars Trodson

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Tourism Director Jessica Willi said that she had done an informal survey of how business is on Block Island this summer, and she received a mixed...

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Health of Great Salt Pond discussed

By

Cassius Shuman

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

A discussion about updating the town’s Harbor Management Plan turned into an impassioned dialogue about the general health of the Great Salt Pond,...
Energy efficiency program explored

By

Renée Meyer

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

“When I first came here, one of my first questions was ‘what are you doing about efficiency programs?’” said Block Island Power Company President and...
Land Trust grapples with planning regulations changes

By

Renée Meyer

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Earlier in 2018, the New Shoreham Planning Board proposed several amendments to town regulations to bring them into compliance with changes made to...
Planning ahead at the Planning Board

By

Pat Tengwall

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Policies, not parcels, were on the agenda at the New Shoreham Planning Board's most recent meeting. In separate actions, the Board: •Approved a...
Scenes around town

By

Cassius Shuman

Mon, Aug 13

Category:

News

It may have been a gloomy day on Block Island on Monday, August 13, but people were out dancing in the streets, shopping and biking, and enjoying the...
Grid seeking remedy to cable issue

By

Lars Trodson & Cassius Shuman

Fri, Aug 10

Category:

News, B.I. Wind Farm

The sea2shore transmission cable, installed by National Grid as part of the Block Island Wind Farm project, can now be seen about 25 feet from Town...
Fast Ferry requests another continuance

By

Cassius Shuman

Fri, Aug 10

Category:

News

Rhode Island Fast Ferry filed for its second continuance on Tuesday, requesting that the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers...
Medical Center, School hiring clinical psychologist

By

Cassius Shuman

Fri, Aug 10

Category:

News

The Block Island Medical Center is adding a licensed clinical psychologist to its staff beginning in September. Dr. Peter Oppenheimer will work two...
CAI build to “start very soon”

By

Cassius Shuman

Fri, Aug 10

Category:

News

“We’re happy to report that we’re ready to start very soon.” That’s what Town Manager Ed Roberge told the Town Council Monday night about...
Cable exposed near shoreline

Wed, Aug 8

Category:

News

UPDATE: The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council issued a statement today concerning the cable issue at the Town Beach. Laura Dwyer, a...

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Showing some love in Haiti

By

Lars Trodson

Sat, Aug 18

Category:

News

A group of Block Island residents travelled to Haiti to continue repairing the damage that had been done by two hurricanes that battered the island...
Summer Health Series: Supplements

By

Audrey Carr, Warren Alpert School of Medicine class of 2019

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Supplementing safety — what everyone who takes vitamins, herbs, and minerals, should know. By Audrey Carr, Warren Alpert School of Medicine,...
Order this... Something for everyone at the Beachead

By

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Restaurants can be known for food or for location. Becky and Tim Clark know how to utilize both elements and have created a dining experience where...
It Had A Sundial

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Martha Ball

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

Island Notes

L a st week, when I swore I had hit that Wall of August and could not possibly write anything to fill this space the editor — instead of offering a...
Langsdorf/Capuciati at SSG

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Have you ever had a party with the moon? Spring Street Gallery is featuring new work from photographer Robin B. Langsdorf and ceramic artist Karen...
Berke Marye at SSG

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

The Spring Street Gallery is pleased to present paintings by Berke Marye. The show runs from Tuesday, Aug. 21 through Monday, Aug. 27, 2017. An...
Dennis Costa in concert

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Dennis Costa will perform on the guitar and ukulele in a program of 20th Century music of the Americas at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at the St...
Members of the United States Air Force

Fri, Aug 17

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News
A rare but beautiful sight

Fri, Aug 17

Category:

News

Chris Warfel sent in this photo of a hummingbird moth, the likes of which he said he had not seen for some time.
Fukishima nuclear disaster talk

Fri, Aug 17

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News

The great Tohoku Earthquake and subsequent tsunami that took place on March 11 of 2011 demolished much of Japan, including the nuclear power plant...

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Dates and times are subject to change Saturday, August 18 BIRA - 9 a.m. - Library Monday, August 20 Sewer/Water Comm. - 4 p.m. -...
On The Block

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On the Block

The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island...
On The Block

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On the Block

The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island...
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Dates and times are subject to change Tuesday, August 14 Tourism Council - 9 a.m. - Town Hall Shellfish Comm - 5 p.m. - Town Hall...
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Dates and times are subject to change Monday, August 6 Town Council - 7 p.m. - Town Hall Tuesday, August 7 North Light Comm. - 5:30 p.m. -...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 3

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On the Block

The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island...
Public Meetings

Fri, Jul 27

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Dates and times are subject to change Friday, July 27 Utility District - 12 p.m. - Town Hall Monday, July 30 Block Island Health Services - 7...
On The Block

Fri, Jul 27

Category:

On the Block

The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island...
New show by Ben Wohlberg

Thu, Jul 26

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An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the studio/home of Ben Wohlberg on Payne Road. This show, featuring new...

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