With a future that includes being a retail space during the day and a movie theater at night, Empire Theatre owner Gary Pollard came to the Historic District Commission with two plans to change the exterior of the old building: one application to replace existing signage, and one preliminary application to replace existing doors and […]
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Block Island’s Southeast Lighthouse was among several Rhode Island landmarks to be recognized at the Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation, which was held at the Rhode Island State House in Providence on Sunday, Nov. 15. The honor was specifically for the work that was done on the aging cast iron platform and inside steps of
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In an effort to create an atmosphere of inclusivity and to provide awareness of the island’s LGBTQIA+ community, resident Austin Morin has founded an organization, “Queer Block Island,” to do just that. The Block Island Times spoke with Morin to learn more on how Queer Block Island came together, and what he hopes to accomplish.
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The following announcement was posted by the Island Free Library on Wednesday, Dec. 2: Dear islanders, It is unfortunate that we share this news and hope it finds you healthy and well. The Island Free Library has a staff member with Covid-19. We are following ALL state and local guidelines and recommendations regarding testing, quarantine,
The following announcement was posted by the Block Island Tourism Council on Tuesday, Dec. 1:Gather round the computer, sing your favorite Carol and click the link to watch this year’s Virtual Tree Lighting! We will look forward to welcoming you all back in person in 2021. If you stop by the tree to take
Firearms hunting begins today, Tuesday, Dec. 1. Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own. The following dates below are for Block Island’s 2020/2021 hunting season schedule: Dec. 1, Dec. 3 – Dec. 4, Dec. 7 – 11, Dec. 14 – 15,
La siguiente actualización de Covid-19 fue publicada por Block Island Medical Center el martes 1 de diciembre:Por favor, vea la actualización de video del Dr. Warcup en el siguiente enlace: Puntos clave del vídeo: Hoy se confirmaron en la isla otros 2 casos de COVID-19. El rastreo de contactos está en marcha. La FDA se
The following Covid-19 update was posted by the Block Island Medical Center on Tuesday, Dec. 1: Please watch Dr. Warcup’s video update at the link below: Key points from the video: Two additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on the island today. Contact tracing is underway. The FDA is moving closer to an
The following announcement was posted by Block Island Power Company’s President Jeffery Wright on Monday, Nov. 30: It’s been a while since we’ve had to send out a weather warning but here it goes! Later this afternoon and evening we are going to experience winds up to 70 mph that will most likely cause
2020 has been a year like no other. The Block Island Times would like to hear your stories and experiences over the past year for publication in the paper. Please send stories and photos to [email protected]. Stories should be kept to a maximum of 250 words, and must be submitted no later than Wednesday, Dec. 16. We
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