On Sunday, 10 members of the Block Island Volunteer Fire Department trained at the Block Island Club and became certified as rescue swimmers. Thank you to all those who attended – especially new lieutenants Hobe, McNerney, Blanco, and training officer Phillips, who are now qualified and can pass this training along to other members. Thanks […]
On Monday, July 12, the Block Island Lions Club held its 35th annual golf tournament at the Richmond Country Club. Players from the island, as well as many mainland players, joined together for a great day of golf.All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund. Each year the Club awards one or two Block Island School graduating
The Block Island Maritime Institute is thrilled to announce the return of award-winning author and scientist Carl Safina to speak on July 27, at 7 p.m. Safina will speak about “Minds and Cultures of Non-Human Animals,” combining the messages of his last two books, “Beyond Words” and “Becoming Wild.” Along with new current information and
Masking RequirementsIf you’re not fully vaccinated, RIDOH recommends that you continue to wear a mask indoors near anyone you don’t live with and outdoors in crowded placesor during activities with close contact with other people who are not fully vaccinated. Close contact means you’ve been within six feet of someone with COVID-19 for a total of
Greetings and a warm welcome to all those visiting Block Island, officially known as the Town of New Shoreham. Block Island was known as Manissee (the Little God’s Island) by the Narragansett Indian Tribe, and we hope you’ll treasure your visit to what the Nature Conservancy in 1991 named “one of the 12 Last great
What is that thing? Come find out Tuesday, July 20, at 7 p.m., when the Block Island Maritime Institute welcomes back Professor and retired Navy Captain JohnJackson, speaking on “Drones that fly, swim and crawl.”Professor Jackson, the E.A Sperry Chair of Unmanned and Robotic Systems at the Naval War College will discuss the past, present,
HealthSourceRI’s new enrollment period has been extended through August 15, 2021, following President Biden’s decision to create another opportunity for Americans to sign up for health coverage. The extended deadline gives new and current customers a chance to receive new savings created by the American Rescue Plan. Eligible Rhode Islanders will receive increased tax credits
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Covid is once again spreading on Block Island. This week, on Tuesday alone there were four new positive cases, including one in a vaccinated person. Masks are absolutely still required for everybody at: – The Medical Center- Block Island School- Block Island Ferry and terminal-Taxis, Taxi stands, and the BI Shuttle – In the terminal
The Block Island Medical Center Virtual Fundraiser is entering its final days. The website, BIMC2021.givesmart.com is up and running and anyone can register to preview auction items, make a donation, and/or directly fund needs at the medical center. Amazing auction items include stays at The Beach House, the Inn at the Spring House, and homes
Med Center Virtual Fundraiser ends 12 p.m., Saturday, July 17 Read More »
To the Editor, “John Willis” has spoken. In his benediction, published as a letter to the editor in The Block Island Times, John Willis admonished the Town Board and the citizens of New Shoreham for attempting to thwart the moped operators and marina owners from exploiting the island’s resources and further subsidizing their operations at