Island native Ben Martin works on building a bench while discussing his new business venture, Block Island Furniture. Martin is building the bench outside his shopin the Oddfellows building so that weary travelers can pause and take a break in the summer heat. He’s also adding more shelving so they can look at his products […]
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Year-round resident and Rhode Island School of Design graduate, Anna Rose Mleczko, will be showing her new work at the Spring Street Gallery with a reception on Saturday, July 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Mleczko will be presenting handcrafted magnetic and hanging sculptures. Her pieces are carefully curated out
Block Island Community Sailing will be hosting the 2021 Mary D. Fund Benefit Regatta this Saturday, July 17.The regatta, a traditional sailing event to benefit the Mary D. Fund, was held each year in the 1990s and then until 2004. After a decade-long hiatus, it was revived a few years ago by Block Island Community Sailing.
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
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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
The new Block Island Shuttle operates daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shuttle leaves from thestatue of Rebecca at 9 a.m., traveling to the Fred Benson Beach Pavilion. From there it travelsto Payne’s Dock, with the pickup area near Dead Eye Dick’s. The next stop is the New HarborBoat Basin, followed by the