(360 VIDEO) Take a quick journey through the Island Free Library courtesy of The Block Island Times. There is much, much more to see and enjoy at the library, but we hope this gives you a taste of what is offered there. Visit the library’s website to learn more. #BlockIslandTimes #RhodeIsland #IslandFreeLibrary #FiveStars Read more …
A 2-0 vote by the New Shoreham School Committee will apparently end Marsha Gutierrez’s career at the Block Island School without health benefits in her retirement package, and, according to her attorney, Gutierrez is expected to file suit against the town of New Shoreham in R.I. Superior Court. On Tuesday, May 28, the School Committee …
In a move that seemed to shock, confuse, and anger some in the Block Island community, it was learned on Tuesday, May 28 that Nurse Practitioner Liz Dyer was terminated from her position at the Block Island Medical Center, where she has worked for the past eight years. The termination was confirmed early that morning …
Operation and ownership of a section of the parking area located near the Harbormaster’s office in Old Harbor created a stir on Memorial Day, leading to pushback from local fishermen that required police intervention, and questions by the Town of New Shoreham as to how the situation can be addressed. It has been a long …
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On a pitch-perfect afternoon last Wednesday, May 22, staff of the Harbors Department and volunteers from the Shellfish Commission gathered at Payne’s Dock to participate in what could be called the Annual Great Salt Pond Clam Toss. Each year the town supplements the population of wild clams in the pond with hard-shell clams imported from …
A three-year Confirmation Class is coming to an end at St. Andrew Parish with a two-week project to refurbish a small garden in back of the Church on Chapel Street. Guided by teacher John Cullen, the students, from left, were Justin Cullen, Celeste Connell, Angel Rodriguez, Whitney McGinnes, and Wyatt Hall. Photo by Lars Trodson …
Good things are on the way at Harbor Church. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming soon: Spring Festival on Saturday, June 8 from 4 p.m. until dusk. “This is a reimagining of the Fair that we’ve had for a number of years at the end of July. We’ve made this change in the hopes that more …
The Rebecca statue has new planters this year thanks to a generous donation from Sullivan Sotheby’s. The money was donated to the Block Island Gardeners, which maintain the plantings. It is hoped that other businesses will help support beautification efforts to make the town’s public areas look welcoming throughout the seasons. Pictured are Cindy Pappas …
400-Megawatt Offshore Wind Farm Will Save R.I. Electric Customers Millions in Energy Costs Over Life of the Project PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 28, 2019) – Rhode Island regulators today approved a 20-year power-purchase agreement with DWW Rev I, LLC – a joint venture of Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind and Eversource – for the offshore wind energy that …
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