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Town Council round-up

Covid At the meeting on November 17, Dr. Tom Warcup had good news for the New Shoreham Town Council regarding Covid-19. He reported that as a state, Rhode Island had 85 percent of eligible adults vaccinated, with Block Island near 100 percent. He told the council the eligible kids at Block Island School had received […]

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Where to eat this week

Near the ferry Southeast Light Delights. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Regular lunch menu, featuring hot and cold lobster rolls, lobster grilled cheese, bratwurst and more, including the classic Fluffernutter, plus coffee, hot cider and hot chocolate. Location: Water Street at the taxi stand. Calaveras: Lunch only. 11:30 a.m. to 2 or

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Moonrise at sunset

“There is at most one day per calendar month when photos like these can be taken. (And even then it must be a clear day.) the setting sun is still high enough to illuminate the foreground (which includes the ferry), to be followed only moments later by darkness as the sun drops well below the

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Library renovations

The Island Free Library Board of Trustees continued its discussion of the ongoing renovations at the library, with input from new Facilities Manager, Tom Risom, onNovember 16. The library is undergoing a major renovation to the building as all the windows are being replaced, the HVAC system upgraded, some painting and carpet replacement. Budget constraints

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