In “Block Island, Changing Light,” 17 oils-on-canvas, Kate Knapp captures the effects of the ever-changing light as it falls on familiar island places. The oils will be on exhibit at the Jessie Edwards Gallery on the second floor of the Post Office building from Friday, July 31 to Aug. 12. In a “Meet the Artist” […]
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Claire Marschak will exhibit oil paintings in a show titled “Cloudscapes” at the Spring Street Gallery starting Saturday, Aug. 1 through Aug. 14. The public is invited to a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. the day of the opening. The show features 24 paintings on paper, linen, and canvas. For inspiration to produce this
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Concerned about the number of calls the Volunteer Rescue Squad has been making this summer season, the Town Council met in an emergency session to see what could be done about reducing accidents and injuries, and to provide relief to the EMTs if possible. It was Rescue Squad Capt. Tracy Fredericks who sounded the alarm
Block Island has always been a wonderful spot to go birding, not only because the island is an important stopover during migration, but due to the many species that live here. At the Block Island School, we are following the tradition started by Elizabeth Dickens, who began the bird program at the School in the
Cheers and applause echoed through the Block Island School as the island wide broadband project was overwhelmingly approved this past week at the annual Financial Town Meeting. That was about the only noise made at the meeting, which took place on Monday, July 27, as voters had almost no questions or concerns about the budgets
Cheers and applause echoed through the Block Island School as the Island Wide Broadband Project was approved in a unanimous motion. That was about the only noise made at the Financial Town Meeting, which took place on Monday, July 27, as voters had almost no questions or concerns about the budgets and bond issues presented.
The following message was shared by the Block Island Medical Center: Block Island Medical Center announces a Virtual Fundraiser with Silent Auction A first for Block Island! The Block Island Medical Center is hosting a virtual fundraiser and silent auction beginning July 26, with silent auction winners announced on Sunday, Aug. 2. The website, https://BIMC2020.givesmart.com, is
The Block Island Town Council is scheduled to meet tomorrow night with island first responders on what assistance they may need throughout the rest of the summer and other issues related to the emergency ordinance that was passed in March. Prior to the meeting, Second Warden André Boudreau issued a statement that was directed at
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Financial Town Meeting is Monday July 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM at the Block Island School. Check in starts at 6:30. The meeting will be in the gym with some outdoor seating available, and overflow seating in the cafeteria. Use the door by the playground. Masks and social distancing are required throughout the meeting. For