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The Bird Corner

The American Robin

Max Balmforth

Thu, Jul 23

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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 the many species that live here. At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird...
The story behind the Palatine Wreck

Fri, Jul 17

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This week’s Night At the Museum will feature Jill Farinelli, author of “The Palatine Wreck: Legend of the New England Ghost Ship.” Stories of this burning three-masted schooner have been told for centuries on Block Island. Meet the woman who sought to discover the truth. Farinelli will speak...
New works by Berke Marye at Spring Street Gallery

Fri, Jul 17

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The Spring Street Gallery is pleased to announce that Berke Marye will have his new works on display at the gallery starting Friday, July 17 until July 30. There will be an opening reception on Tuesday, July 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. This will be an in-person event with limited capacity. Social...
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The bounty of the sea at The Oar

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jul 17

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Let’s set everyone’s mind at ease right away—yes, The Oar still makes fantastic mudslides. And yes, you can get them on site and to-go. In fact, if you’re waiting in the parking area for a table or takeout, you can order a mudslide (or any other drink) off the cocktail menu and enjoy your beverage...
Beer battered fish and chips

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jul 17

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Dish off the Block

Fresh flaky cod fried in crunchy beer batter with salty fries and tangy tartar sauce screams summertime. I spent a dozen summers slinging this New England classic at Finn’s in my teens and early twenties and it still brings me back to those summers every time I have it. Pour a beer, heat up some...
The Bird Corner

Red-winged blackbird

Matthew Durden

Fri, Jul 17

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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 the many species that live here. At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird...
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Eating Asian at TigerFish

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jul 9

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We’ve all had it happen. Suddenly and without warning, you find yourself craving an extremely specific food. Maybe it’s pizza. Maybe it’s sushi. Maybe it’s a lot of things, but it’s probably Chinese food. You can satisfy that craving at TigerFish, open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The menu...
Big, beautiful butterfly lands on Block Island

Sue Brown Black

Thu, Jul 9

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When my dear friend Nina Stack told me that she wanted me to meet her Center Road neighbor, I had no idea that the introduction would lead to such an amazing community project. Nina’s neighbor Naomi Lawrence is an artist who creates gorgeous fiber art for the street. She and her husband Chris came...
The Bird Corner

The Indigo bunting

Macy Robb

Thu, Jul 9

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At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird program at the School in the early 1900s. We are grateful to Kim Gaffett for continuing it. Each year, Mrs. Szabo includes a bird unit in her fourth grade class, and asks her...
Art around town...

New oils by Whitney Knapp Bowditch

Jessie Edwards Gallery

Thu, Jul 9

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In “Islandscapes,” an exhibit of 29 new oils on paper and on wood panels, Whitney Knapp Bowditch continues experimenting with contrast in color, texture, and tone. Painted within the last eight weeks, the oils will be on exhibit at the Jessie Edwards Gallery on the second floor of the Post Office...
Turn your kitchen into party central this July 4th

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Jul 2

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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 blue and let the festivities begin! However, like everything else, our celebration will look a little (or a lot) different this year. With no parade...
The osprey

Kayden Morales

Thu, Jul 2

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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 the many species that live here. At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird...
A fish story

Thu, Jul 2

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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 largest catch of the year for Captain Denny Dillon of Persuader Sportfishing Charters.
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Persephone’s Kitchen & Café

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jul 2

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Reviewer’s note: Block Island, like many summer communities, is looking for ways to adapt to Covid-19 and still provide the experiences that people love when they travel here each year. While some restaurants now offer outdoor and limited indoor dining, not all are able to do so. Many people...
Decadent mock seafood paella

Pamela Gelsomini

Tue, Jun 30

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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 gorgeous presentation when set in the middle of your table. My ‘mock’ preparation uses pre-cooked rice rather than cooking the raw rice in the pan and is...
The story of the Manitou

Joseph Giglietti

Thu, Jun 25

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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 pilothouse, Capt. Everett Henry slid the two brass throttles forward and the newly-built stern loading vessel M/V Manitou was underway on her maiden...
The ring-necked pheasant

Elizabeth Evans

Thu, Jun 25

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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 the many species that live here. At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird...
Portraits of American Revolutionaries

Block Island School Fifth Graders

Fri, Jun 12

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Block Island School Teacher Kathleen Hemingway has been teaching her fifth grade class on the American Revolution at the Block Island School. The U.S. War of Independence was fought between 1775 and 1783 by colonists seeking to gain independence from Britain. “The fifth graders have been working...
A photo remembrance

Block Island Then and Now

Keith Lang

Thu, Jun 4

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Fifty years, half a century, sounds so long ago it couldn’t possibly have any direct connection to me. And then I came across some old slides of mine in the attic and with the click of a projector, I was transported back to the summer of 1970 on Block Island. The island made such an indelible mark...
Sweet confetti pepper pasta salad

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, May 28

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Dish off the Block

The weather is getting nicer and the season of backyard barbecues is upon us. Whether you are having a cookout with your quarantine pals (most likely your family) or you are attending a social distance cookout with friends, we can keep one tradition in place — great food. This pasta salad is based...
Let’s hash it out

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, May 14

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Dish off the Block

In these days where we limit our grocery shopping to once every week or two, we buy loads of fresh vegetables to have options, right? Well, much like all of us in quarantine, after the first week or so, the unused produce begins looking quite tired and a little beat up. Making a hash is the perfect...
The Shad are Blooming!

Wed, May 6

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The following was sent to The Block Island Times from the Block Island Conservancy: May 5, 2020 - The Shad are Blooming! For many weeks now, we’ve been checking the shad buds every morning to see if they’ve bloomed. Finally, after a warm and sunny day yesterday, many of the buds...
Cinco de Mayo

Pam Gelsomini

Mon, May 4

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Dish off the Block

How are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo… let me guess… at home? Well, at the very least you should be celebrating with a Mexican feast! Mix it up with a twist on the traditional fare and try my Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls and a margarita, rocks and salt (no Corona please)!! SPAGHETTI SQUASH...
Getting creative in the kitchen

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Apr 24

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Dish off the Block

So, I think we can all agree that self-quarantining with our families has forced a lot of people to cook more and to get creative in the kitchen. This pasta is delicious and is also very versatile, using many items from your pantry. Don’t have all of the ingredients required? Try… • Subbing out the...
National Poetry Month

Thu, Apr 23

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The following was submitted by reader Lisa Sprague: It all started with a poem: Keeping Quiet Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth, let’s not speak in any language, let’s stop for a second, and not move our arms so much. It would be an...
Creating a culture of consciousness: ConserFest

Fri, Apr 17

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ConserFest, the annual celebration of music and art that helps raise funds to protect the island’s natural resources. Founded by Cameron Greenlee and Justin Lewis, the event is entering its 14th year. The Block Island Times asked the current members to write an occasional column to inform...
How to make a homemade face mask

Renée Meyer

Fri, Apr 3

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News, Features

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 pointed to the CDC reversing its previous recommendation that people not wear masks. Arguments against wearing masks include the possibility of...
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 and sandy, after spending the day at the beach amongst the children, the dogs, and the girls in their itsy bitsy bikinis. That afternoon when I can...
Healthy eating

Pam Gelsomini

Thu, Mar 26

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Dish off the Block

This recipe is proof that healthy eating can be mouth-wateringly delicious with layers of flavor and texture. Quinoa is the base of these yummy bowls and this trendy ‘super-food’ has more protein than any other grain and is packed with fiber, potassium, and iron. Not a bad foundation, but then you...
St. Paddy’s Two Tater Fritatta

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Mar 13

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Dish off the Block

I recommend you start off your St. Patrick’s Day with a hearty breakfast — a good base — with two kinds of potatoes, eight eggs, loads of cheese, and some green pepper shamrocks. Even the pickiest leprechaun will be impressed with this Irish frittata. St. Paddy’s Two Tater Fritatta 1 medium Yukon...
An old-time ferry ride

Thu, Mar 12

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Ed. note: Paul Cotter sent in these photos of two ferries, the Lizzie Ann and the Rocket, that ran from Block Island during World War II. The photos sparked memories from some of those who rode both boats. I was very young, you have to remember. I don’t think I was more than 7 or 8… I may have been...
Shrimp and bacon fried rice

Pam Gelsomini

Fri, Feb 28

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Dish off the Block

Need a quick and easy weeknight meal that also makes great leftovers? Put that take-out menu down and mix up your weekly meal rotation with this deeeeelishhh Shrimp and Bacon Fried Rice dish. It comes together in one pan, very quickly, and feeds a crowd. (This recipe feeds four to six.) You...
Baked stuffed lobsters for your Valentine

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Feb 13

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Dish off the Block

What says “I love you” more than decadent baked stuffed lobsters with buttery stuffing loaded with shrimp and scallops? Not much. I cook my lobsters before stuffing which allows me to keep the lobster meat, shrimp, and scallops all perfectly moist and succulent. Your Valentine will fall in love all...
Lots to do in winter

Kim Gaffett

Fri, Feb 7

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News, Features

What do you do in the winter? This week I picked and forced a few twigs of witch hazel; I love its frilly yellowness and light ambrosial scent in January. Don’t mistake this annual activity as a desire for spring. For me, it is a corsage for the celebration of winter. On Block Island we celebrate...
Blueberry turnovers with a lemon glaze

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Jan 30

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Dish off the Block

One of my favorite go-to short-cut ingredients is frozen puff pastry dough. It’s almost impossible to tell that it is not homemade and makes you look like a superstar in the kitchen! Try my blueberry turnovers with lemon glaze. They are so easy to make and make a perfect sweet treat for dessert or...
Dish off the block

Roasted vegetable salad

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jan 17

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Dish off the Block

What’s your New Year’s resolution? Diet? Healthy eating? How do you stick to it? Answer: Meal planning and delicious food! By having crave-worthy food in your fridge, you will not be tempted to nosh on unhealthy choices. My roasted vegetable salad is so easy to prepare and can be served warm or...
A star is re-born

Martin Rosato

Fri, Dec 27

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An old star has taken on a new shine at Sunset Hill. It’s a six-foot stick figure; a greeting to neighbors, an announcement of the season, a symbol of community. In recent years, it was stored away only to await rediscovery. I found it this way: Having moved into the basement apartment, the under...
Making a gingerbread house

Karin Carlone

Sun, Dec 22

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News, Features

Block Island children, their parents and even a few grandparents in tow, gathered downstairs at the Island Free Library for the time-honored tradition of making gingerbread houses on Saturday, Dec. 14. It’s one of the Island Free Library’s most popular and well-attended events, according to Youth...
Decadent Dessert

Pam Gelsomini

Sat, Dec 14

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Columnists, Dish off the Block

I created this decadent delight for a contest where you had to highlight eggs and you had to infuse a local ingredient or theme. Living in Massachusetts (when I am not on Block Island), cranberries came to mind… and loving dark chocolate, I thought, what a great combo --- tart cranberries, sweet...
Order this... the most wonderful food at Kimberly’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Oct 10

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Kimberly’s menu is one of the few on the island where there really is something for every taste. Kids will be happy with the chicken and pasta dishes. The White Fish Plain and Simple is a nice clean fish dish for those who want their food delicious but unadorned. Seafood and meat dishes are...
Order this... Delicious dishes at The Spring House

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Sep 12

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September is one of the best months to come to Block Island. The days are warm and the nights are cool, the beaches are empty and the water is as close to perfect as it can be. The island is yours to hike and bike, and the restaurant at The Spring House is open to sate your appetite at the end of...
Order this... The happy vibe and good food at Persephone’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 29

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Persephone’s is one of the happiest places on Block Island. The vibe here is like no other; and the reason for that is the namesake of this café/restaurant. When Persephone took over the former Juice n’ Java location in 2015, she brought with her the warmth, good food and love that went into...
Order this... A balance of textures and flavors at Winfield’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 22

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When people ask “Where can we go for a really good meal that has upscale food?” Winfield’s is often the answer. For 10 years now, Chef Berke Marye has served up consistently high-quality food that keeps summer and year-round locals coming here weekly during both the shoulder and summer...
Order this... Flavors from the sea at The Beachead

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 15

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Many visitors who come to Block Island have a routine when they arrive — some go to their houses to unpack, some go right to the beach, and nearly everyone I interviewed for this article heads directly to the Beachead as soon as they disembark from the ferry. It’s that kind of place — right on Corn...
Order this... the friendly atmosphere of TigerFish

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 8

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Coming in hot in its third year on the island, TigerFish has found its groove. The restaurant opens for happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. with a smaller menu of popular Asian snack foods (including amazing lobster rolls), then dinner is served until 9:30 p.m. Late night is when the place starts really...
Order this... Southeast Light Delights, where lobster is the star

Thu, Jul 18

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How far would you go to grab a bite at the Southeast Light Delights food truck? Many people walk 6,336 steps from the ferry up the hill to the Southeast Light to enjoy hot and cold lobster rolls. One couple, along with their dog, hiked eight miles from Coast Guard Road to enjoy Lobster Grilled...
Order this... Fresh take on favorite Food at Block Island Oyster Bar and Grill

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jul 11

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If you’ve been to Block Island in the past 35 years, you probably have heard of or been to or eaten at a place touched by Kimberly. Her newest endeavor with husband Norman Ward and Chef Terry Smith is the Block Island Oyster Bar & Grill, entering its second year down by Champlin’s. The Oyster...
Order this... Real Italian food, made with love, at Aldo’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Wed, Jul 3

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There’s a phrase in Italian that epitomizes Aldo’s restaurant: “Tutti qui sono familiari.” In English it reads “everyone here is family”, and that is both literally and figuratively true of a restaurant that has been on the island in one form or another since the 1960s. You may remember Leo Sr...
Order this... A feast of sights and flavors at The Atlantic Inn

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jun 27

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Perched high on a hill overlooking Old Harbor, the quiet pastoral setting of The Atlantic Inn offers a respite from the business of town, beach, and ferry. While there is no dress code per se , the elegance of the gardens, the inn, and surrounding grounds inspires you to put on a linen dress...
Order this... Homemade comfort food at Kimberly’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Oct 4

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Ask any local on Block Island if they know Kimberly and you’ll probably hear “of course!” in reply. That’s not only because she runs two restaurants but also because she is known for catering weddings and pitching in at nearly every large and small event that takes place on this island. Kimberly...

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