Customers of the Block Island Power Company may not have noticed any changes with the recent sale of its assets to the Block Island Utility District. The bills are the same, the rates are the same, and one still writes out their check to the Block Island Power Company. Even the ‘man behind the desk,’ […]
Editor’s Note: Island residents and Harbor Church members Pat Tengwall and Dave Roosa traveled to Puerto Rico in March for a volunteer work project organized by the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island (ABCORI). Their mission trip was part of the American Baptist denomination’s ongoing effort to aid in the recovery and rebuilding of Puerto
The The following was issued by the Town Facilities Manager Sam Bird: The Town has begun work on the water line installation on Champlin Farm Road. Weather and site conditions permitting we expect work will be completed within three weeks. Work will be performed 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. The work
The following was submitted by art teacher Lisa Robb: On Thursday, May 23, the Spring Street Gallery will be hosting an exhibition of Block Island High School students’ artwork. This show will be a survey of works produced by art students in grades eight through 12 and will include drawings, paintings, collages, and ceramics all
(360 VIDEO) Navigate the rocky shoreline to journey to the water’s edge at Vaill Beach on a pleasant May 15, courtesy of The Block Island Times. Temperatures were in the mid 50s and there wasn’t much of a breeze. The Block Island Wind Farm can be seen in the distance. Vaill Beach is located a
The following press release was sent to The Block Island Times: Congressman Langevin helped secure federal funding for the program that uses Rhode Island’s 2-1-1 infrastructure to help victims of identity theft, financial fraud, and other crimes. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) was joined by local, state, and federal officials to announce the launch
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As we head into a bustling summer season, it is important to keep our coastal structures in mind — specifically the sand dunes. Sand dunes, or beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata), are mounds of sand formed by the wind and ocean, providing habitats and protection for plant and animal species. Grown in unpredictable marine environments (high
Marsha Guttierez can tick off some incredible numbers: 12 superintendents, five guidance counselors, seven special education directors, eight principals, and uncountable number of boat rides to and from the island, and hundreds of students. Those are just some of the statistics that mark her more than 36 years at the Block Island School. Guttierez is
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Shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday night in the Block Island School’s cafeteria, Town Moderator Molly O’Neill tested the microphone at the dais to see if anyone could hear her. After some adjustments were made, O’Neill began rattling off the language imbued in the Town of New Shoreham’s warrant for the annual Financial Town Meeting.