Sun Farm Oysters starts its annual fundraiser today (Tuesday, Nov. 20) at 3 p.m. in the bank parking lot. Please bring a container for your oysters if you can. Sun Farm is bringing extra oysters this year so they won’t run out. $5 per dozen goes to your Read Full Article on the Block Island […]
The newest quarter in the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful series, depicting the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, was officially released on Thursday, Nov. 15. There were simultaneous ceremonies in Charlestown and at the Block Island School, with a coin exchange later taking place at the Block Island Read Full Article on the Block Island
Quietly, and behind closed doors, members of the Block Island Power Company and the Commissioners for the Block Island Utility District have been hashing out a purchase and sales agreement for the sale of the assets of BIPCo to the Utility District. The two entities agreed Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
It’s the first time in many years that the Block Island Land Trust has had a new member — except he isn’t really new. Keith Lang was “sworn into office” by Town Clerk Molly Fitzpatrick at the Land Trust’s meeting on Nov. 8. It’s an office he’s Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
You may not remember the Elvis Presley movie “Blue Hawaii,” but one of its songs, “Can’t help falling in love,” hit the top of the charts in early 1962. That song — the lyric begins: “Wise men say, only fools rush in…” — may now lead someone Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The Block Island Varsity soccer team hit the Coastal Preparatory League like their namesake Hurricanes. This was a memorable season where the Hurricanes dominated the league with an overall record of seven wins and one tie, where they scored 59 goals while only surrendering two (one Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and the R.I. Commerce Corp. have announced more than $1 million in Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund grants for nine cities and towns. “The Town of New Shoreham is pleased to announce that it was awarded a Main Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
The New Shoreham Town Council is wrestling with what penalty should be assessed for a violation of a proposed dune protection ordinance. On Monday, the council will hold a regular meeting and continue the item from its Oct. 17 meeting. The Town Council will debate whether Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
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Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is accepting applications for interns in his Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., offices for the spring of 2019. This program is open to civic-minded college students who are available for at least 10 hours per week. A qualified candidate will be well-organized, Read Full Article on the Block Island Times
