The State of Rhode Island is playing the role of David, opposing its Goliath, by taking on the world’s big oil companies. The state has initiated a legal battle against oil companies in Superior Court arguing that the use of oil has a direct impact on climate change, which in turn is affecting Rhode Island’s […]
The newly-constructed Old Island Pub restaurant on Ocean Avenue will not be opening its doors until sometime in November. That was the news that came out of Monday’s Town Council meeting when the Council voted unanimously (5-0) to extend permission to the Gaffett family, the owners of the OIP, to remain closed from August 1,
The cost of offloading trash at the New Shoreham Transfer Station just got a little more expensive. The price per pound has increased from 12 cents to 15 cents, with a few other increases, after the New Shoreham Town Council approved the measure at its meeting on Monday, July 9. The rate hikes, which went
Installation of the town’s new dinghy dock will begin on Monday, July 16 and should be completed within seven to 10 days. “We will have a public dinghy dock in place at that time,” said Town Manager Ed Roberge to the New Shoreham Town Council at Monday night’s Council meeting. “I’m pleased to note, based
The following was submitted by Jayme Hennessy: Cameron Greenlee and Megan Hennessy will open the 2018 Saint Andrew Summer Concert series with new twists on jazz favorites. Come join them, on Wednesday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of music that will enchant and draw you into the wonder and beauty of jazz. Greenlee,
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The Block Island Summer Comedy Series returns to Yellow Kittens on Sunday, July 15 at 8 p.m. This is the second of four shows throughout the summer, future dates being Sunday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 7. This particular show features the biggest name brought to the island thus far — Jessimae Peluso. Peluso was a cast
Enjoying the Block Island Maritime Institute Tuesday Night Lecture Series? Great. But for a break and some fun next Tuesday BIMI is bringing back two of the island’s most popular singers of the late 1980s: Jon Campbell and Everett Brown. They will appear at the Cove Room at the BIMI Center on Tuesday, July 17
With the sun shining brightly, and some toddlers watching her every word, Morgan Walsh, the Island Free Library’s Youth Services Librarian, read from books, sang some songs, and danced while hosting her first “Read Around the Block” summer “Pop-Up Storytime” event at The Darius Inn on June 29. At the conclusion of the event, Walsh
Island artists Sean and Leslie Hartnett will be showing their work at their home and studio on Saturday, July 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. (rain date is Sunday, July 22). Sean Hartnett’s sensuous stone sculpture will be on view in their living room gallery as well as in his barn studio. Larger sculptures are
Painter Eileen Miller and ceramic artist John Warfel will combine their work again this summer at The Spring Street Gallery, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Miller’s abstract oil paintings feature splashes of color and a build-up of texture to create a fresh