Operation and ownership of a section of the parking area located near the Harbormaster’s office in Old Harbor created a stir on Memorial Day, leading to pushback from local fishermen that required police intervention, and questions by the Town of New Shoreham as to how the situation can be addressed. It has been a long […]
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On a pitch-perfect afternoon last Wednesday, May 22, staff of the Harbors Department and volunteers from the Shellfish Commission gathered at Payne’s Dock to participate in what could be called the Annual Great Salt Pond Clam Toss. Each year the town supplements the population of wild clams in the pond with hard-shell clams imported from
A three-year Confirmation Class is coming to an end at St. Andrew Parish with a two-week project to refurbish a small garden in back of the Church on Chapel Street. Guided by teacher John Cullen, the students, from left, were Justin Cullen, Celeste Connell, Angel Rodriguez, Whitney McGinnes, and Wyatt Hall. Photo by Lars Trodson
The Rebecca statue has new planters this year thanks to a generous donation from Sullivan Sotheby’s. The money was donated to the Block Island Gardeners, which maintain the plantings. It is hoped that other businesses will help support beautification efforts to make the town’s public areas look welcoming throughout the seasons. Pictured are Cindy Pappas
Good things are on the way at Harbor Church. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming soon: Spring Festival on Saturday, June 8 from 4 p.m. until dusk. “This is a reimagining of the Fair that we’ve had for a number of years at the end of July. We’ve made this change in the hopes that more
400-Megawatt Offshore Wind Farm Will Save R.I. Electric Customers Millions in Energy Costs Over Life of the Project PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 28, 2019) – Rhode Island regulators today approved a 20-year power-purchase agreement with DWW Rev I, LLC – a joint venture of Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind and Eversource – for the offshore wind energy that
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Block Island Medical Center Nurse Practitioner Liz Dyer was “terminated without cause” this morning, Tuesday, May 28, according to Block Island Health Services Board of Directors President Cindy Baute. According to Baute, Dyer was fired by Dr. Mark Clark, who has himself submitted a letter of resignation effective Nov. 1, 2019. Dr. Clark told The
Poor People’s Pub is the place to go if you want good food at an affordable price. The chalkboard is filled with creative specials every day, the restaurant is filled with families, day trippers, regulars who come here every year during their week on the island, and late night is frequented by island chefs and