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Notice from the Block Island Grocery

How to place your food order at the Block Island Grocery

Sat, Apr 4

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Curbside Grocery Pickup at the Block Island Grocery MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY Here is some general information regarding ordering grocery for pickup at...
The Block Island Times is here

Sat, Apr 4

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The latest edition of The Block Island Times arrived today on the noon boat. They are available at the newspaper office in the honor box out front...
Police Chief: This will not be tolerated

Island resident arrested for harassment

Fri, Apr 3

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An island resident has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge for what New Shoreham Police Chief Vin Carlone termed as an incident of “harassment” of...
UPDATE: Ferry with newspapers returns to Point Judith

Fri, Apr 3

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The 11 a.m. ferry from Point Judith was bringing this week's edition of The Block Island Times, but was turned around in Old Harbor because of...
UPDATE: Block Island Grocery will close today at 4 p.m. for the weekend

Fri, Apr 3

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The Block Island Grocery will close at 4 PM today, Friday, April 3 until Monday, at which time they will begin accepting orders by phone or fax for...
Medical Center: First COVID 19 case diagnosed on Block Island

Fri, Apr 3

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BIHS COVID-19 Update Friday, April 3, 2020 Dear Block Island Community, We regret to inform you that the first documented...
New book traces Block Island back to the ice age

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Apr 2

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Island resident Steve McQueeny has published a new history of Block Island, titled “Block Island: From the Glaciers to the Wind Farm.” He...
‘Thinking of you’

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Apr 2

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On Monday, March 30, a group of islanders gathered in their cars, some of which were decorated and with passengers holding up signs of encouragement...
Council stays the course

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Apr 2

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During an emergency meeting of the Town Council held Wednesday, April 1, Dr. Mark Clark recognized that there had been rumors about the presence of...
Dr. Clark: This is the time to stay vigilant

Lars Trodson

Wed, Apr 1

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During an emergency meeting of the Town Council held today, Wednesday, April 1, Dr. Mark Clark recognized that there had been rumors about the...
BI Grocery changes hours

Wed, Apr 1

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The following was shared by the Block Island Grocery today: We, at the Block Island Grocery as well as all essential businesses in the...
How to access COVID-19 relief funds

Tue, Mar 31

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Following the signing into law of a $2.2-trillion economic relief package to help Americans through the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Jack Reed...
Town Council schedules a meeting for Wednesday, April 1

Mon, Mar 30

The Block Island Times will be livestreaming this meeting on its Facebook page. New Shoreham Town Council Meeting Town Hall, Old Town Road...
Don’t try to be a police officer. A message to the community from Police Chief Vin Carlone

Mon, Mar 30

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To the Block Island Community: The New Shoreham Police Department, along with the assistance and professional guidance of retired Police Chief Bill...
Reminder issued by town for residents and visitors

Mon, Mar 30

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The following was posted this morning to the Block Island Bulletin Board from the Town of New Shoreham: FROM THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM...
Online library services available

Sun, Mar 29

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The following was forwarded to The Block Island Times by Library Director Kristin Baumann: High Demand for Digital Library Services in...
Daily reminders for practicing good hygiene

Rosemary Connelli

Fri, Mar 27

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(VIDEO) Reporter Rosemary Connelli shares daily reminders on how to practice good hygiene. Stay safe, and let's continue to do our part in slowing...
DEM reminds residents to enjoy the outdoors safely

Fri, Mar 27

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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management submitted the following announcement to The Block Island Times: The Department of...
Interstate to reduce boat schedule

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Mar 26

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With travel from the mainland to the island expected to decrease due to restrictions mandated by an emergency ordinance the Town Council enacted on...
Women’s History Month stories

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Mar 26

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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of women in society. Block Island is benefited every day by the work...
Online teaching begins

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Mar 26

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As physical distancing commences on the island, the Block Island School recently closed its doors to follow safety procedures being implemented...
Town rolls up welcome mat

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Mar 26

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In a dramatic reversal of Block Island’s usual policy of welcoming everyone from everywhere, the Town Council this past week approved an emergency...
Ferry schedule to be reduced - one boat each way on most days

Lars Trodson

Wed, Mar 25

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The following message was submitted to The Block Island Times on Wednesday, March 25: In our ongoing effort to work with local...
Gov. Raimondo asks domestic travelers to coastal towns to ‘be responsible’

Tue, Mar 24

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At her daily news conference today, March 24, Gov. Gina Raimondo was asked about what she would say to people who are coming from New York City to...
Town Council brings down hammer, hopes mainland will follow

Lars Trodson

Mon, Mar 23

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After two days and three sessions of emergency meetings, the Block Island Town Council unanimously adopted a revised emergency ordinance that urges...
DEM urges not to flush disinfectant wipes

Mon, Mar 23

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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management submitted the following announcement to The Block Island Times: With new reports of...
Message from Lamb’s Package Delivery Service

Mon, Mar 23

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Lamb’s Package Delivery Service will continue to provide lifeline service as the Covid-19 virus progresses. We ask that all return/outgoing packages...
Council to everyone here or who travels here: Stay home

Lars Trodson

Mon, Mar 23

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UPDATE: (Monday, March 23): The Town Council amended its emergency ordinance at a meeting this morning that will recommend island residents to...

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Roosa Fund announces 2019 grant awards

Sat, Apr 4

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The following was submitted by the Roosa Fund of Block Island Ecumenical Ministries, Inc. The Roosa Fund, a charitable fund sponsored by...
How to make a homemade face mask

Renée Meyer

Fri, Apr 3

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Should you wear a facemask? So far, the recommendation for the general public has been no. But that may change. On Tuesday, March 31, all indications...
New podcast on health and wellness

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Fri, Apr 3

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Alison Warfel, the Operations Chief and Director of Wellness and Risk Reduction at the Block Island Medical Center, and Island Free Library Director...
National to delay 2020 opening

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Fri, Apr 3

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The National Hotel will postpone its 2020 season opening out of an abundance of caution. General Manager Julie Fuller, who has worked at the hotel...
Mudslide dreaming

Fri, Apr 3

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The following was sent in by reader Irene Hopkins: Ode to a Banana Mudslide Afternoon I'm anticipating the afternoon when I am salty...
A mover and shaker: Gloria Redlich

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Apr 2

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Block Island has so many people to celebrate, we’ve extended Women’s History Month into April. Here’s a profile of Gloria Redlich, Senior...
A butterfly built by an island

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Apr 2

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Don’t be alarmed if you see a huge butterfly fluttering at Ball O’Brien Park this summer. Island resident Sue Black has been pushing for a fiber art...
Medical Center Information

Thu, Apr 2

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This week’s message from the Block Island Medical Center: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and threaten the health of our community...
Rolling spring

Martha Ball

Thu, Apr 2

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Island Notes

W hen I came inside yesterday afternoon the sparse forsythia scraping my window, the same that seems unable to recover from having been cut to the...
Sidewalk, Cherry Hill Lane projects on hold

Lars Trodson, at ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com

Sat, Mar 28

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During the Town Council’s discussion on the provisions of its new Emergency Ordinance, Councilor Sven Risom asked if the cancelling of building...

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