Expressing frustration over what they felt were insufficient efforts in the culling of the island’s deer herd, and its direct link to the spread of Lyme disease, two island residents are urging the New Shoreham Town Council to step up its efforts to combat the deer tick related disease. Marilyn Bogdanffy told the New Shoreham […]
A proposal put forth by Gov. Gina Raimondo in her recent State of the State address that will once again shift monies away from the regional tourism councils has the members of the Block Island Tourism Board concerned about continued reduction in funding. “Obviously, this raised a lot of red flags for us,” said Tourism
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The public is invited to join the Hall family in a celebration of Gayanne’s life with a Memorial Service on this Friday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. at Harbor Church. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to: Block Island Feral Cats Initiative P.O. Read Full Article on the Block Island
(360 VIDEO) In a steady, gusting breeze The Block Island Times traversed from the stairs on Water Street to the stone jetty at Old Harbor providing for a panoramic perspective. Take the journey and enjoy the myriad views provided by our 360 camera! (Note: Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
Have you been experiencing headaches? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Over 90 percent of adults experience headaches in their lifetime. There are many causes, which doctors break down into two categories: Primary and secondary. There are three types of primary headaches: migraine, tension-type, and cluster Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The island’s three most prominent land conservation agencies are teaming up to purchase a parcel of land that the groups hope will continue to be used for some public use. The 4.5 acre parcel is located near the corner of Cooneymus and Center Roads Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
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Restoration of Nicholas Ball Park will begin shortly, as the Historic District Commission granted the Old Harbor Task Force unanimous conceptual approval (5-0) of the project on Tuesday afternoon, pending receipt of some incidental information. HDC member Mike Ballard made the motion that was seconded by Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
Interstate Navigation is considering an appeal of a decision by the state’s Division of Public Utilities and Carriers that denied the company’s request to incur $8.5 million in debt to finance construction of a new 500-passenger fast ferry. During a public hearing held at the Division’s Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
Officials from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation have communicated to island resident Henry duPont that it hopes to restore the level of on-site services that have been previously provided at the Block Island State Airport. The Block Island Airport has been without a fixed base operator Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
To beat the enemy, one must know the enemy, and that is just what members of the Shellfish Commission have undertaken in their war against the invasive green crab. It turns out there are lots of allies in this battle. At their latest meeting, Read Full Article on the Block Island Times