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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 […]

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

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

To the Editor,The Block Island Maritime Center and Aquariums had its grand reopening this past weekend and hundreds of people came to see the fish.On behalf of the Board and staff at BIMI, we want to thank the many people, on island and off island, who have helped over the last five years to make

Section 513 of the New Shoreham Zoning Ordinances addresses accessory apartments, stating in its first paragraph: “This Section is intended to provide year-round rental housing for year-round residents, seasonal rental housing for those deriving income from employment on the Island and at the same time provide supplemental income for homeowners from the rental of an

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation joined two community forums hosted by the New Shoreham Town Council on July 7 and July 12. Though it had originally planned only one forum, due to a mix-up with the Zoom password that resulted in many townsfolk being unable to join the meeting, the town council quickly addeda second

The Blockireland voice greets you the minute you walk into the newly polished and expanded Block Island Club, an absolute gem of a welcoming family and adult clubhouse of non-stop activity hidden on nearly four acres by the Great Salt Pond, off of Corn Neck Road. The Irish warmth comes with an authentic welcoming smile

The Block Island Medical Center Virtual Fundraiser is entering its final days. The website, https://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

When Block Island artist William Padien was asked why he was opening his new gallery, his answer was simple: there were no other galleries that showed larger works, so he had to open his own. Gallery Padien is located in Bridge Gate Square between The Old Post Office Bagel Shop and Washington Trust. The first