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The Bird Corner
The Northern Goshawk
Rowan Weber
Thu, Jul 30
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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...
Old Post Office Bagel Shop re-opens
Fri, Jul 24
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UPDATE: Just a few days after closing and working with the Medical Center, the Old Post Office Bagel Shop in Bridge Gate Square has re-opened today, Friday, July 24.
Also, Finn’s Restaurant and Seafood store in Old Harbor is fully re-opened after closing on July 7 due to a Covid-19...
Art around town...
Colors of My World
Thu, Jul 23
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Jenny Noonan, longtime summer resident, is inspired to create her paintings and drawings by viewing the beauty and vivid colors of Block Island through her studio window. Jenny captures the vivid hues of the sun, sky, water and earth and interprets these images through her unique creations...
Questions as to how, and when, school may re-open
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 23
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As to how the Block Island School will reopen at the end of August, the School Committee, Supt. Mike Convery and School Principal Kristine Monje admitted there were things about re-opening that were known, things that were unknown, and things that cannot be anticipated. They all admitted that it...
Sewer company to conduct more Covid-19 testing
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 23
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Given that testing of the town’s wastewater recently revealed the presence of COVID-19, Sewer Company Supt. Dylan Chase has asked for about $6,000 to do more testing in order to better track the virus. Chase’s request was approved by the members of the Sewer Commission at its virtual meeting on...
Former BIHS staffer files lawsuit against Medical Center
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 23
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Claiming that she was unlawfully terminated from her position at the Block Island Medical Center, Liz Dyer, a nurse practitioner, has filed a lawsuit against the Medical Center. The lawsuit, which was filed in Superior Court in March, states that Dyer is “seeking injunctive relief, attorney’s fees...
Empire Theatre evolves once again
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 23
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The building that now houses the Empire Theatre has been many things over the past 100 or more years. It’s been a skating rink, a live theater, a movie theater, of course, and now it has even another incarnation: artisan emporium. According to theater owner Gary Pollard, the movie business has been...
The Bird Corner
The American Robin
Max Balmforth
Thu, Jul 23
Category:
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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 the many species that live here.
At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird...
Bagel Shop closes due to employee showing symptoms ‘consistent with’ Covid-19
Tue, Jul 21
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Features
The following news was shared by Allison Brown of the Old Post Office Bagel Shop on Tuesday, July 21:
Dear Community Members Early Tuesday morning one of our employees began experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19. In an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily shut...
Update from Medical Center
Sun, Jul 19
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The following update was provided from Block Island Medical Director Dr. Tom Warcup on Saturday, July 18:
Access the video update by clicking on the link:
https://youtu.be/F1zyNlPJQfI
Or read the script below: Hello to everyone from Dr. Warcup at the Block Island Medical Center:...
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...
Ballard’s raises funds for two local charities
Fri, Jul 17
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Thanks in part to the generosity of its guests, Ballard’s Beach Resort is thrilled to announce it has donated to two local charities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The donations will be split evenly between Block Island Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource...
Broadband Committee: High-speed internet needed more than ever
Fri, Jul 17
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The following was submitted by the Block Island Broadband Committee:
The Broadband Committee has been meeting over many years to bring broadband speeds comparable to the mainland and has determined that building our own broadband network is the best option. We have already implemented the...
A fishing tutorial for kids: Working together to sustain local fisheries
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Jul 17
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“My favorite part of my job is doing science that matters, and specifically working with the people that the science matters for. It’s knowing that my research has an impact, not just to the scientific community, but for the people who are harvesting and consuming the fish,” said Anna Mercer of the...
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The bounty of the sea at The Oar
Amy Lockwood MacDougall
Fri, Jul 17
Category:
Order This
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
Category:
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...
HDC moves forward with applications
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Jul 17
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The Historic District Commission met for its first telecommunication meeting on Monday, June 29. The commission had its last in person meeting back on February 24, 2020. Applications from previous meetings have been on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols in place. Application for...
The Bird Corner
Red-winged blackbird
Matthew Durden
Fri, Jul 17
Category:
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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 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 daughter of Block Island leaves a piece of history
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Jul 17
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A pristine, beautifully tailored Army Air Corps nurse’s uniform belonging to the late Antoinette Mott Coleman has been donated to the Block Island Historical Society. Coleman’s daughter, Marie Crouch, presented the uniform to Historical Society Board member Sharon Lehman. Coleman passed away on...
Sewage tests positive for coronavirus
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 16
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Regular testing conducted by the Sewer Company for the presence of the coronavirus produced a positive result from a sample taken on July 5, according to a memo sent to the Block Island Town Council. The council and Interim Manager Jim Kern stressed that the science behind the testing was not yet...
DEM advises personal protection against mosquitoes
Wed, Jul 15
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The following statement was released from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management today, July 15:
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that 35 mosquito samples from 22 traps set on Monday, June 22 and 138 samples from 22 traps set...
R.I. listed as state among those with fastest rising cases
Tue, Jul 14
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The following link from The New York Times provides a Rhode Island Coronavirus Map and Case Count:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/rhode-island-coronavirus-cases.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
Actualización del centro médico
Fri, Jul 10
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La siguiente actualización fue proporcionada por Block Island Medical Center el jueves 9 de julio:
ACTUALIZACIÓN COVID-19 del Centro Médico 9 de julio de 2020 Tras el anuncio el lunes de una persona positiva COVID-19 que trabaja en un establecimiento local, no ha habido casos COVID-19...
Update from Medical Center
Fri, Jul 10
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T
he following update was provided by the Block Island Medical Center on Thursday, July 9:
COVID-19 Update from the Medical Center July 9, 2020 Following the announcement on Monday of a COVID-19 positive individual working at a local establishment, there have been no additional positive...
ConserFest to hold virtual event on Aug. 2
Thu, Jul 9
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ConserFest is moving ahead this year with a virtual event on Sunday, Aug. 2. Even though our schedule has been changed up a bit, the current situation has not lessened our commitment to the projects and organizations we support, including the Amos House, Helping Hands Food Pantry, and The Mary D...
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Eating Asian at TigerFish
Amy Lockwood MacDougall
Thu, Jul 9
Category:
Order This
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...
NEW SHOREHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BLOCK ISLAND SCHOOL
4th QUARTER HONOR ROLL – 2019-2020
Thu, Jul 9
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HIGHEST HONORS Jacques Boudreau – Grade 12 Mikhaela Brown-Padien – Grade 12 Ruby Crawford – Grade 12 Charlotte Hall – Grade 12 Mathias Heinz – Grade 12 Moira O’Neill – Grade 12 Savannah Brown – Grade 11 Stephanie Rich – Grade 11 Lucy Rigby-Leather – Grade 11 Holden Van Lent – Grade 11 Rory Crawford...
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...
Walk-a-thon raises $3,000 against racial injustices
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 9
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Features
Some residents of Block Island are continuing their commitment to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement through walks and protests. The local and global movement was created in the aftermath of the deaths, most recently, of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other Black...
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...
Lark Hotel accessory housing plan approved
Rosemary Conn
Thu, Jul 9
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After many months of testimony and revised plans, the Town Council approved a proposal by Lark Hotels that would allow for accessory hotel rooms under a special use permit in the Old Harbor Commercial District. The amendment was approved by 3-2 vote at the Town Council’s meeting on Monday, July 6...
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 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
Category:
News
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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 the many species that live here.
At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird...
Food truck to add flavor to 1661 Farm
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jul 2
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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 food business idea to one of the island’s main visitors attractions, the 1661 Farm and Garden,” said Walsh in a post on her
Farmstead Refreshments...
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 largest catch of the year for Captain Denny Dillon of Persuader Sportfishing Charters.
Order This... to go!
Persephone’s Kitchen & Café
Amy Lockwood MacDougall
Thu, Jul 2
Category:
Order This
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
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 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...
Library shares update on Outside Library Hours
Mon, Jun 29
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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. to 2 p.m., and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be no hours on Saturday, July 4 th. During Outside Library Hours our staff will be available to...
TNC and BIC to offer virtual nature walks and programs
Mon, Jun 29
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The following statement was issued by The Nature Conservancy and the Block Island Conservancy on Sunday, June 28:
The Nature Conservancy and Block Island Conservancy are offering a variety of self-guided and virtual walks and programs this summer. Every Monday, TNC Naturalist Kim Gaffett...
Compost collection to start at Farmers Market
Fri, Jun 26
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The Block Island Conservancy shared the following update with
The Block Island Times: Free Compost Collection begins on Saturday at the Farmer's Market!
Where
The Farmers Market (the first few markets will be at the Solviken Nature Preserve on Corn Neck Road).
When...
Spring Street Gallery open for business
Thu, Jun 25
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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 held on Saturdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Phone number is 466-5374 or visit springstreetgallery.com.
Unique season opener at Jessie Edwards
Thu, Jun 25
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“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 variety of media. The exhibit will be on display from Saturday, June 27 to July 10. With Block Island in the early stages of reopening, the reception...
The story of the Manitou
Joseph Giglietti
Thu, Jun 25
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News
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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...
Take a photo of the Pond, win a prize
Thu, Jun 25
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News
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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-doors but not in large groups, prize related but not too difficult. This meeting gave birth to the Great Salt Pond Photo Scavenger Hunt which starts...
Great Salt Pond Swim postponed
Thu, Jun 25
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The following was submitted by Swim founder Cheryl Moore:
The 6th annual Great Salt Pond Swim originally scheduled for July 25, 2020 has been postponed until July 31, 2021. The Committee for the Great Salt Pond has made this decision for the safety of our swimmers, volunteers, and the...
The ring-necked pheasant
Elizabeth Evans
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
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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...
Council passes ordinance requiring facemasks in public
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Jun 25
Category:
News
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Features
After months of lockdown, sheltering-in-place, social distancing and other factors associated with the pandemic, the members of the Town Council found itself in a battle on one more front: island visitors not wearing masks. After a lengthy discussion on Wednesday, June 24, the council passed an...
Save the date for Block Island Race Week 2021
Mon, Jun 22
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The following was forwarded to
The Block Island Times
from Storm Trysail Club on Monday, June 22:
While many races on the 2020 calendar have been canceled or are in doubt, we would all like to have something to look forward to. So with one year to go, we are announcing the dates...
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