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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

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

With recent discussions pertaining to the presence of the coronavirus in Rhode Island, First Warden Ken Lacoste said he had met with the Medical Center on Monday, March 2. “We got together and brought everyone up to speed on the coronavirus.” The Town Council listened to Lacoste’s Warden’s Report on Monday, March 2. Town Manager

There’s so much going on at the Block Island Power Company that some of the projects are experiencing bottlenecks. The governing arm of the power company, the Block Island Utility District Board of Commissioners, met for a full three hours on Friday, Feb. 28 to vet them all. Utility District Treasurer Bill Penn expressed frustration

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

Interstate Navigation posted the following alert this morning: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4: FERRIES ARE RUNNING ON A TRIP BY TRIP BASIS FOR TODAY DUE TO THE HIGH WIND ADVISORY FORECAST. THE RESERVATION OFFICE OPENS AT 9AM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 1-866-783-7996. Block Island Times – Read More>>

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.” The film is being screened on a number of video-on-demand streaming services beginning Tuesday, March 3. Last

The following is submitted through Ballard Hall Real Estate in regards to the property on the 2019 Transactions Guide cover: The property that is on the 2019 Property Transactions Guide cover is still available for sale through Ballard Hall Real Estate. The property,1278 Cormorant Cove, holds spectacular views of former Coast Guard station and Block

To the Block Island Community, As many of you are aware, the first case of COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, has been identified in Rhode Island in a 44-year-old man, a traveler returning from Italy. BIHS is following the guidelines and protocols of the RIDOH and we are collaborating closely with the Town of New