The following announcements regarding Block Island businesses and services were made this morning, Sunday, March 15: Andy Transue, of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation announced that Bethany’s Airport Diner will be closed until further notice. The Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) also said the following about the temporary cancellation of the Senior Ride Service (SRS): […]
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
As the situation surrounding the coronavirus develops, we will be providing regular updates with information from local and state agencies regarding the status of the virus in our region and any actions being taken by local agencies. We are closely monitoring recommendations from regional, state, and national officials, and are acting in accordance with their
Under the direction of Gov. Raimondo, all schools will be closed in Rhode Island next week starting Monday, March 16, including the Block Island School, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The governor made the announcement on Friday, March 13. Block Island School Supt. Mike Convery said “they are moving up all April vacations to
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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
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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…
With Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo declaring a State of Emergency, coupled with Interstate Navigation issuing a statement that, while there is no projected change to the ferry schedule, said the company is maintaining a rigorous disinfecting regimen to minimize exposure to their passengers, Block Island Chamber of Commerce Director Cindy Lasser asked members of
Block Island School student Holden van Lent will be having some of his artwork shown at a new exhibit being held at the Museum of work and Culture in Woonsocket, R.I. The Through Our Eyes exhibit, entitled “Home,” opens Saturday, March 14. The show runs through Friday, April 24, 2020. (The Museum is closed on
The Hotel Manisses’ application for a proposed addition was continued once again, as the members of the Historic District Commission sought more information from the applicants and wanted input from the members who were absent for the meeting on Monday, Feb. 24. The application is for a new, three-story addition to be built on top
There were piles of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters on two tables, with a few mysterious coins mixed in. The one getting the most attention was an Eisenhower dollar coin from 1972. There was a tiny one cent coin from another unknown country, and a wheatback penny from 1958. However different these coins may be,