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Cooking up a feast

Fri, Dec 2

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Letters

To the Editor, On behalf of the Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and the New Shoreham Police Department, I would like to take this time to thank Traeger Grill for the generous donation of their Ironwood 885 wood pellet grill and smoker! I would also like to thank Mike Robinson, Joe...
Thank you from the School Friends

Fri, Dec 2

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Letters

To the Editor, The Block Island School Friends would like to thank everyone who purchased pies, plants, and Hurricanes clothing during our Pie and Plant Sales. Thank you, as well, to the Island Free Library staff for helping us host the Pie Sale and to our bakers and volunteers. Additionally, we’d...
Protecting our island home

Fri, Nov 25

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Letters

To the Editor, As I wrap up my time on the New Shoreham Town Council, I wanted to say thank you for the opportunity to serve this special community. The last six years have been incredibly difficult - on our little island home and around the world - and in this challenging environment, we did some...
A true Block Island experience

Fri, Nov 25

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Letters

To the Editor, Members of the Southbridge Lions Club and their families were treated to an amazing Block Island weekend recently, which also resulted in a generous donation of $3,500 to the Block Island Lions Club. Southbridge was my home for 40 years, and it was great having old friends here...
Getting it done

Fri, Nov 25

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Letters

To the Editor: Much to my amazement, the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree did go up last Saturday. Due to scheduling conflicts, we had not expected it to be built until after Thanksgiving, but the lovely surprise of seeing it half-built made my day! It is a good thing it went up Saturday because it was...
Final sunset

Fri, Nov 18

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Letters

To the Editor, On Sunday, November 6, an amazing friend of ours and Block Island resident, Bob Rule, passed away. He was a fast friend, confidant, and in some ways a Guardian Angel of sorts. This picture that we took, of the Cezanne-like sunset, was taken in Bob’s backyard on Block Island and it...
It shall be done

Fri, Nov 18

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Letters

To the Editor: I’m happy to report that there will be a Lobster Pot Christmas Tree again this year…it just won’t be put up before Thanksgiving. Due to conflicts with travel and work schedules, Turtle (Harold Hatfield) and his longtime crew will be constructing the Lobster Pot Tree the Friday after...
On never giving up

Mon, Nov 14

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Letters

The following was copied to The Block Island Times: To The Committee for the Great Salt Pond, My heartiest congratulations in winning the fight to conserve the Great Salt Pond and the island’s beauty. I have been following the drama since the beginning and was so afraid they would win and...
Dylan Chase and André Miller earn yellow belts

Mon, Nov 14

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Letters

Block Island Martial Arts instructor Flip Porter (middle) brought jujitsu students Dylan Chase (left) and André Miller (right) to Holliston, Mass. on November 2, to test for their yellow belts under 8th degree black belt Prof. Steve Jiava. Rolls, throws, front/back/side mugs and club attacks were...
Washington Trust makes donation to Helping Hands

Mon, Nov 14

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Letters

The Helping Hands Food Pantry received a generous donation of $1,000 from the Washington Trust Foundation this week. The donation will go towards the purchase of Thanksgiving turkeys for pantry-goers. From left to right: Linda Spak, Mimi Leveille, Bank Manager Barbara MacMullan and Joanne Warfel.
Write-ins for School Committee

Sat, Oct 29

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Letters

To the Editor, Charlie (Charles) Weber and Persephone Brown would like to let the community know that we have chosen to run for the two open seats on the School Committee this election, by way of a write-in ballot. We have both been working with the Block Island School Committee over the past one...
Essential skills

Sat, Oct 29

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Letters

To the Editor, I’m thankful that Barbara MacMullan, Harold Hatfield, and Andrew Transue are running for openings on the Block Island Land Trust. They’re totally committed to its vital mission. And all provide essential skills and stability to the community. Having said that, I want to praise its...
Getting things done island-style

Sat, Oct 29

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Letters

Dear Block Island Community, I want to express my utmost appreciation to Marguerite Donnelly and The Mary D. Fund for their recent donation to an islander who was in great need of an expensive piece of medical equipment. After literally days on the phone with various suppliers with no success, one...
Enriching our lives

Sat, Oct 29

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Letters

To the Editor, In honor of the humpback whale that recently washed ashore on Mansion Beach, I painted this young whale successfully migrating past Block Island. It is quite sad when one of these majestic animals does not complete its yearly migration, and when this happens, it is like a painful...
Painting of a humpback whale passing by the island by David Chatowsky.

Sat, Oct 29

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Letters

Dear Block Island Neighbors, My name is Tina Spears, and I’m running to be the next State Representative for District 36, which includes Block Island, Charlestown, and parts of South Kingstown and Westerly. As a first-time candidate, I’ve learned a lot over the last six months, and I want to share...
Forever grateful

Sat, Oct 22

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Letters

To the Editor, The Littlefield and Jacke families want to offer their gratitude to all those who attended and celebrated Stuart J. Littlefield on October 1 – both the windy, wet sunrise circle and the ceremony at BIMI. The love and compassion expressed through your presence and hugs has been very...
Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off a huge success

Sat, Oct 22

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Letters

To the Editor, The Block Island School Friends and Ceramics Department would like to thank everyone who volunteered, participated, baked for and attended our Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off. It was a huge success! A special thank you to COAST for their donation of the pumpkins, which the kids...
The arc may be long…

Sat, Oct 22

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Letters

To the Editor, The Committee for the Great Salt Pond is very pleased to learn that the R.I. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of The Committee, the town, the Block Island Land Trust, and the other environmental groups opposed to the proposed marina expansion. This finally puts an end to any...
Block Island’s beautiful night sky

Mon, Oct 17

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Letters

To the Editor, One of the most unusual, interesting, beautiful, and exciting things about being on Block Island is the incredibly clear view at night of the moon, stars, planets, Milky Way and even things like satellites and the International Space Station. One of, if not the principal reason for...
One more place displaced

Mon, Oct 17

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Letters

To the Editor, 1999 was a big year for us because it was the first time we came to Block Island and we have been renting a place ever since. We first came for three weeks and now we are up to five, always after Labor Day when the island is at her best. We walked into Bethany’s Diner that first year...
Marking a milestone

Mon, Oct 17

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Letters

To the Editor, The Block Island Conservancy would like to thank all who attended our annual meeting this past Sunday where we marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of the BIC in 1972. We would like to thank our speakers, Ben Hruska and Keith Lewis who provided insight into the origins of...
Budget priorities for the Town Council

Sun, Oct 9

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Letters

The following was copied to The Block Island Times: To the Town Council, I appreciate your seeking community input on next year’s budget priorities. My top concerns have to do with public safety and the strength of our community: The NSPD needs resources to better police violations of...
A Message from the Town Manager

Sun, Oct 9

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Letters

Greetings! I wanted to take some time to update you on the successes and challenges we face as a community and the progress we have made over the past year. With Covid restrictions largely behind us, I plan to continue these communications as the start of an ongoing dialogue that will include face-...
From Senator Alana DiMario

Sun, Oct 9

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Letters

Dear Block Island community, I want to take the opportunity to introduce myself in case we haven’t met yet. My name is Alana DiMario, and I am finishing my first term serving in the State Senate, running for re-election on November 8. Due to redistricting following the 2020 Census, Block Island is...
Tourism Council Annual Meeting

Fri, Sep 30

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Letters

Dear Block Island Community, Please join the Block Island Tourism Council for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 5. We will once again be meeting at the Spring House at 5 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be a chance to mingle for about 20 minutes before the speaking program...
Traffic flow woes

Fri, Sep 30

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Letters

To the Editor: I read with interest Renee Meyer’s September 17th article “Too many cars and nowhere to put them,” which reported on the Town Council’s September 7 public brainstorming session on parking and congestion. Lest it lay unread, might I respectfully remind the Council that RespectBI...
Crossing the line

Fri, Sep 30

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Letters

To the Editor, I applaud the Block Island Utility District Board of Commissioners and BIPCo President Jeffery Wright for taking a strong stand at the September 19 special meeting to clarify the net metering policy and stand up for regular electric ratepayers. Everyone needs to bear a proportionate...
Spring Street Gallery to celebrate 40th year

Fri, Sep 30

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Letters

To the Editor, This year, the Spring Street Gallery is celebrating its 40th year anniversary as the island’s only arts cooperative! We are very excited to share the occasion with you with a party and silent art auction on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Live music, hors d’oeuvres, and plenty of...
A colossal success

Fri, Sep 30

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Letters

To the Editor, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in memory of Peter Greenman on September 18, was a colossal success! Many thanks to everyone who walked, helped and donated to our Dad’s Walk in honor of Sandra Greenman who continues to live with Alzheimer’s. Walkers and 12 family members came from as far...
The Run Around

Mon, Sep 26

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Letters

To the Editor, The 45th Run Around The Block 15k Road Race went off without a hitch Saturday, Sept. 10, on a gorgeous day with 164 participants. The feedback has been fantastic and we already have some ideas to make it better in 2023. It was a great process getting the race back together but it...
Dodged the rain

Mon, Sep 26

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Letters

To the Editor, On Monday, September 12, the Block Island Lions Club held its September tournament at the Foster Country Club. Even though the weather looked dismal while we were on the ferry, the rain stopped, and it ended up being a great day for golf. Highlights of the day were: Women’s Longest...
Paying it forward

Mon, Sep 26

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Letters

Dear members of the Block Island Community, The students and staff of the Block Island School would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Mary D. Fund and Mary and Marguerite Donnelly for their generous support and enabling students grades 5 through 12, as well as interested faculty and...
First fall blood drive a success

Sat, Sep 17

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Letters

To the Editor, I hope your day is going well. Another awesome blood drive with the Block Island community. The efforts of the Block Island community are greatly appreciated and their support of the community blood program will go a long way toward replenishing blood supplies that ultimately save...
It was a blast!

Sat, Sep 17

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Letters

To the Editor: It’s a little hard to believe, but due to either global shutdowns or bad weather, the annual July 4 fireworks display had not taken place on Block Island since 2019. Because of that, we, as members of the Double Ender Committee, locked in a Labor Day weekend rain date for the...
International Student Center

Sat, Sep 17

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Letters

To the Editor, We had a wonderful season at the International Student Center at Harbor Church! Free, weekly dinners were served to an average of 50 to 60 student workers. Our Recreation Center was open three nights a week to serve as a ‘home away from home’ where student workers could relax, unwind...
Collaboration or just words?

Fri, Sep 9

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Letters

To the Editor, In 1988, my husband and I bought a beautiful upside-down house on a hill, brand new, and one of three that Jeff Phillips and Tom Neumeyer built in the Pheasant Trail area off Lakeside that overlooked Fresh Pond on one side and the ocean and New Harbor and Old Harbor on the other...
Queer Block Island holds second annual Pride weekend

Fri, Sep 9

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Letters

Block Island is gearing up to celebrate its second annual Pride weekend September 15 to 18, with a fun itinerary organized by Queer Block Island. During the weekend, you can expect to witness killer drag performances, bumping dance parties, educational events, and a festive pride march! The concept...
Where are all the courageous leaders when we need them most?

Fri, Sep 2

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Letters

Alan Hassenfeld is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Hasbro Toys. Jim O’Neil is a former federal prosecutor who served as Rhode Island’s Attorney General for three terms. Both endorse Sarah Morgenthau for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional seat. There is a reason Rhode...
Time to try electric bikes?

Fri, Sep 2

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Letters

To the Editor, I have been an annual visitor to the island for more than 35 years, and I have a recommendation about the current “moped” problem. First off, they are not mopeds, they are scooters, and more closely related to motorcycles; there have not been actual mopeds for rent since the 80s...
Summer of ‘22

Fri, Sep 2

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Letters

To the Editor, Finally and thankfully the summer of ‘22 is coming to an end. Unfortunately B.I. has reached the tipping point. I don’t know what the solution is but I do know we are in over our collective heads. If we wish to remain “one of the last great places,” there has to be much more...
Saving lives

Fri, Sep 2

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Letters

To the Editor, Just before noon on Sunday August 28, a distress call went out on VHF CH 16 for a vessel having a medical emergency off Black Rock headed north, an unresponsive male. Not knowing the exact location or make of boat, Josh Moore, the Old Harbor dock master, Chris High, assistant dock...
45th Run Around The Block Logo Contest Winner

Sat, Aug 27

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Letters

To the Editor, The Block Island Lions Club would like to thank everyone who entered our T-shirt Logo design content for the 45th Run Around the Block 15K Road Race that will return after the pandemic break on Saturday, September 10. After much consideration we decided on the logo above that was...
Something good

Sat, Aug 27

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Letters

To the Editor, With all the negative press as of late, I feel a need to write something positive. Last evening my wife and I attended the “Summer Symphony at the Sullivan” classical music concert. The Block Island Chamber of Commerce organized this event that was well received and was hugely...
Block Island Walk to End Alzheimer's in memory of Peter Greenman

Sat, Aug 27

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Letters

To the Editor, This will be the first Block Island Walk to End Alzheimer's without founder Peter Greenman leading the way. Peter, who for years took care of his wife Sandy with Alzheimer's, passed away from cancer after the 2021 Walk. He never stopped fundraising for a cure, even while he was sick...
Community Standard

Sat, Aug 27

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Letters

To the Editor, A number of years ago I was associated with the National Coalition Against Pornography. This grassroots organization made tremendous strides towards reducing or eliminating sordid sex establishments in small towns around the country. Strip clubs, massage parlors, and adult bookstores...
Paradise Lost: Can we reclaim our island?

Sat, Aug 27

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Letters

The following was sent to the New Shoreham Town Council and copied to the Tourism Council and The Block Island Times: We’re writing in support of Michael Rock’s perceptive letter to The Block Island Times and the excellent comments of many other residents and visitors who have responded...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Heartfelt thanks

Fri, Aug 19

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Letters

To the Editor, We wanted to give our heartfelt thanks to the community on behalf of our mother, Ruth Mahoney. To the first responders, Rescue Squad, Medical Center, and all who offered help, kind words, lovely thoughts, beautiful flowers, prayers and well wishes...all we can say is thank you so...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Defining the island

Fri, Aug 19

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Letters

To the Editor, I agree with the letter Michael Rock wrote in last week’s newspaper [August 12, 2022]. I also wrote a letter last summer about the same topic. The island must define itself for what it wants to be, if not, as we have seen, it will be defined for us by others. The definition must...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: A huge fluke!

Sat, Aug 13

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Letters

Hi B.I. Times! We love you guys! We vacation for a week each summer - it’s always a highlight to read the B.I. Times on the ferry over (we also follow you on insta all year!). We finally may have something ‘B.I. news worthy’... this week we chartered the ‘Pale Horse ’...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: No idling

Sat, Aug 13

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Letters

The following was sent to Interstate Navigation and copied to The Block Island Times: To the Editor, Since my parents first purchased a home on Mohegan Trail in 1980, I’ve been a frequent Block Island ferry customer. In the early ‘80s that meant bouncy voyages on the Manitou and...

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