As we head into a bustling summer season, it is important to keep our coastal structures in mind — specifically the sand dunes. Sand dunes, or beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata), are mounds of sand formed by the wind and ocean, providing habitats and protection for plant and animal species. Grown in unpredictable marine environments (high […]
Marsha Guttierez can tick off some incredible numbers: 12 superintendents, five guidance counselors, seven special education directors, eight principals, and uncountable number of boat rides to and from the island, and hundreds of students. Those are just some of the statistics that mark her more than 36 years at the Block Island School. Guttierez is
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Having had a request to fund up to two independent employees to assist with tourist needs during the busy summer months turned down by the Town Council and the voters of New Shoreham, the Chamber of Commerce is looking to the Tourism Council for those funds. After voters at the Financial Town Meeting narrowly defeated
Shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday night in the Block Island School’s cafeteria, Town Moderator Molly O’Neill tested the microphone at the dais to see if anyone could hear her. After some adjustments were made, O’Neill began rattling off the language imbued in the Town of New Shoreham’s warrant for the annual Financial Town Meeting.
What does it take to put together the electrical system of a motorcycle? For that matter, what does it take to put together an entire motorcycle? Do you know the difference between a barber and a hair stylist? What goes into making a sweet smelling perfume? These questions, and many more, were answered during Senior
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Members of the island’s local mental health task force — NAMI-BI — are putting the final touches on their third annual conference in observance of May as Mental Health Month. With the first two events centering respectively on the opioid crisis and depression, the focus this year is on the well-being of youngsters. Scheduled for
Almost everyone in the room had a story of having to care for an elderly parents or relative. Some of the stories were happy ones, others were not. But now the people telling the stories about their parents find themselves facing the same dilemma: who is going to care for them when they can no
It is time for the annual Earth Mothers’ Day and Pavilion Celebration. On Sunday, May 12, at 11:15 a.m., all are welcome to join a community gathering at the Ocean View Foundation Pavilion, off Water Street. This event will be the 20th annual Pavilion Celebration. And, as always, this will be an informal, short event,