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, […]
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
(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
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,
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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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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
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