Islanders representing a number of constituencies have come together to organize a Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Alzheimer’s Walk is the largest fundraising event to raise funds for and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. The annual event raised over $93 million in 600 communities across the country. Rhode …
The story of two fishermen recently arrested for catching more striped bass than is legally permissible while fishing off Block Island shines a light on the importance of conservation, and following the rules. The fishermen caught 38 striped bass with a total weight of 1,054 pounds with the intent of selling them in Massachusetts, which …
The story of two fishermen recently arrested for catching more striped bass than is legally permissible while fishing off Block Island shines a light on the importance of conservation, and following the rules. The fishermen caught 38 striped bass with a total weight of 1,054 pounds with the intent of selling them in Massachusetts, which …
The first attempt to roll out an island-wide high speed internet network stalled almost as soon as it started in large part due to sticker shock. The project was tagged at about $8 million, and the general response from the island was, “No thanks.” Today, a few years later, the Broadband Committee is aiming for a …
If government cannot care for the most vulnerable children, it has little business doing much else. That’s why we were genuinely relieved to learn of the sudden addition of 23 child welfare staff to Rhode Island’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) last week. It was a long overdue step to help protect children …
The Block Island Utility District Board of Commissioners was somewhat worried ahead of their first annual meeting that they would not have a required quorum of 15. They needn’t have been concerned — the meeting room at Town Hall was filled to capacity on Saturday, Aug. 24. With reports from acting Chair Everett Shorey, Treasurer …
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This summer, more than 200 student workers from more than 20 different countries came to Block Island to work, to play, to meet new people, and to learn more about their host country. As diverse as these students are, they have a commonality of purpose, which is often shared at meals and activities at the International …
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The Block Island Conservancy held its second annual Fair on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Solviken property and organizer and founder Melissa Hempstead described it as a great success. Featuring a surf competition for kids, a dunk tank and other games, a live auction, and a cookout, the Fair was an afternoon of family fun …
The Historic District Commission granted approvals for a project that would add staff housing at the Overlook Hotel, and for installing a storage shed on the property at the Harbor Church. The commission granted unanimous (6-0) final approval to Steve Filippi at its meeting Monday, Aug. 26 for adding six doors and 11 windows to …
Lyle Carey is on two missions. His primary mission is his service in the United States Marine Corps, in which he enlisted in 2016. Carey is with the First Battallion, 8th Marine Weapons Company and is on his second deployment, currently stationed in Norway. Carey is a 2010 graduate of the Block Island School, and …