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The 2021 Block Island Holiday Shopping Stroll

Renee Meyer

Tue, Nov 23

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Stroll 2021 – it’s looking to be better than ever after taking a year off for the pandemic. This three-day shopping extravaganza has become a...
Moonrise at sunset

Tue, Nov 23

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“There is at most one day per calendar month when photos like these can be taken. (And even then it must be a clear day.) the setting sun is still...
Lobster Pot Christmas Tree better than ever

Margie Comings

Tue, Nov 23

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Saturday was the “picture perfect” day to build this year’s Lobster Pot Christmas Tree...cool, sunny, and most importantly, no wind, so the tree went...
More Bigbellies on Block Island

Stephen Hester

Tue, Nov 23

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News

Tourism is perhaps the major economic driver of Block Island. One of the unfortunate by-products is the amount of garbage and waste produced. New...
Town Council round-up

Stephen Hester

Tue, Nov 23

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News

Covid At the meeting on November 17, Dr. Tom Warcup had good news for the New Shoreham Town Council regarding Covid-19. He reported that as a state,...
Block Island gets set for the annual Block Island Holiday Stroll

Renee Meyer

Thu, Nov 18

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News

The annual Block Island Holiday Stroll is back this year in its traditional form after taking a year off for the Covid pandemic. Last year retailers...
First look at Block Island’s resiliency plan

Stephen Hester

Thu, Nov 18

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In the spring of 2021, New Shoreham began the process of certification for the state of Rhode Island’s Municipal Resilience Plan. As part of the...
Sewer lines may be next infrastructure nightmare

Reneé Meyer

Thu, Nov 18

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At the joint Water and Sewer Commissions' meeting in October, Sewer Superintendent Dylan Chase had said what was thought to be a clog of an inn’s “...

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Winter Market at the Library

Renee Meyer

Tue, Nov 23

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This year the annual Winter Market goes outdoors! Hosted by the Island Free Library, the Winter Market will be held Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to...
Where to eat this week

Tue, Nov 23

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Near the ferry Southeast Light Delights . 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Regular lunch menu, featuring hot and cold lobster...
Save room for pie!

Pamela Gelsomini

Tue, Nov 23

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Dish off the Block

Happy Thanksgiving! You will love this spin on apple pie with tart pops from cranberries that mingle with the apples and the crunchy, sweet walnut...
Library renovations

Stephen Hester

Tue, Nov 23

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The Island Free Library Board of Trustees continued its discussion of the ongoing renovations at the library, with input from new Facilities Manager...
SAC looking for CNA candidates

Stephen Hester

Tue, Nov 23

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The Senior Advisory Committee is moving forward with plans to utilize the Community Center as a senior center. During the committee meeting on...
Recreation Board adding adult programs

Stephen Hester

Tue, Nov 23

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Recreation Director Dave Sniffen promised the Recreation Board his report would be “short and sweet.” At 8:15 in the morning, which is the board’s...
Electric vehicles, renewables and the grid

Wade Ortel

Tue, Nov 23

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The Solar Report

Operating the electrical grid is a constant balancing act between supply and demand. In order to keep voltage and frequency within specifications,...
December’s celebrations as prelude to a season of rest

Kim Gaffett

Tue, Nov 23

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Ocean Views

For many, December is a month that launches our sense of celebration. Evidence of festive adornment and activities abound at this time of year: think...
Remembering When

Martha Ball

Tue, Nov 23

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Island Notes

Remembering When...
Captain Matty Rooney

J.V. Houlihan

Tue, Nov 23

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The Ferry Dock Scribbler

Where the Block Island Ferry runs between Point Judith and Old Harbor lies a patch of ocean that offers a variety of conditions and concerns for...

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