March 2020

Ed. note: Paul Cotter sent in these photos of two ferries, the Lizzie Ann and the Rocket, that ran from Block Island during World War II. The photos sparked memories from some of those who rode both boats. I was very young, you have to remember. I don’t think I was more than 7 or 8… […]

The following was issued today by the Block Island Power Company: Due to the nature of our business transactions and the critical nature of the services we provide, we are taking several precautions in response to the spread of COVID 19. We will be closing the office today to any “in person“ transactions. Most all

The following statement was issued by Interstate Navigation on Tuesday, March 10: The health and safety of our traveling passengers and employees is our highest priority, so we are informing our customers through our website and social media for the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, commonly known as coronavirus. Through these media platforms we

Statement from R.I. Airport Corporation Tue, 03/10/2020 – 11:30am The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) received notification from an arriving airline on Tuesday morning regarding a passenger exhibiting flu-like symptoms.  RIAC spokesperson John Goodman told The Block Island Times that the passenger was taken off Southwest flight 153 arriving at T.F. Green Airport from Orlando,

(VIDEO) Follow along on Editor Lars Trodson’s walk through Payne’s Dock, Town Beach, and Win Dodge property. Video was previously taken on Monday, March 9. Note: Turn up the volume to fully immerse yourself in the environment, and pause, and click on the video to drag it around for different perspectives. This video content is

This year marks the 37th anniversary of one of Block Island’s signature recognitions: the annual Bayberry Wreath Award that honors outstanding contributions to the health of the island’s environment. If there is someone you would like to honor, The Block Island Times is now accepting nominations for 2020. Last year’s honorees were Margie and Bill Comings. Block Island

The following was issued by the Block Island Ferry this morning: FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH: THE 6PM DEPARTURE FROM POINT JUDITH FOR TODAY AND THE 8:15AM DEPARTURE FROM BLOCK ISLAND ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH ARE CANCELLED DUE TO THE HIGH WIND ADVISORY FOR OUR AREA. PLEASE CALL THE RESERVATION OFFICE AT 1-866-783-7996 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND

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2ND QUARTER HONOR ROLL – 2019-2020 HIGHEST HONORS Mikhaela Brown-Padien – Grade 12 Ruby Crawford – Grade 12 Charlotte Hall – Grade 12  Mathias Heinz – Grade 12  Moira O’Neill – Grade 12  Allison Pineda – Grade 12 Savannah Brown – Grade 11 Josephine Mott – Grade 11 Stephanie Rich – Grade 11  Lucy Rigby-Leather

There are a lot of familiar faces in the movie ‘Dead Sound.” That’s because the nautical thriller was filmed on the island a couple of years ago, although at that time the production was called simply “Block Island.” You’ll see André Boudreau, Allie McCabe, and a number of other island residents, along with a number