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Scattered Orphans
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This week in Block Island’s history — May 14, ...
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Tap, tap, tap.
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The time is right for a spring dance
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Sewer and Water Commissions review 2014 ...
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Lifeguard certification classes
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R.I.’s Good Samaritan Law offers protection — ...
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Need a Social Security Card?
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BIPCo’s net metering policy challenged by ...
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State Rep. Walsh seeks tax exempt status for ...
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Publisher's Note: The ties that bind us
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Planning Board hears two applications
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Photo by: Kari Curtis
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News
Appeal to PUC settlement discussed
By Stephanie Turaj - May 19The Town Council this week discussed whether it should appeal a decision by the R.I. Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that included a freight ...
Order this... Sushi and sake at The Oar
May 18Under The Oar’s distinctive arbor, you’re dining while you watch the sun glimmer off the water, boats lying at anchor, and all the rest of the ...
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Sewer and Water Commissions review 2014 budgets
By Stephanie Turaj - May 17The Sewer and Water Commissions have approved a preliminary $1,584,182 budget for the sewer company and a preliminary $728,689 budget for the ...
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Lifeguard certification classes
May 17The Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Parks and Recreation will administer conditional “Non-Surf” and “Surf Lifeguard Certificat...
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R.I.’s Good Samaritan Law offers protection — up to a point
By Gloria S. Redlich - May 17Since the recent untimely death of a young man on island, community members have come together to find ways to support and protect young people ...
Bringing the topic of substance abuse into the open
By Judy Tierney - May 17An energized group of 20 islanders met for the second time last week, determined to continue the dialogue about drug and alcohol abuse on Block ...
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BIPCo’s net metering policy challenged by EUTG
By Stephanie Turaj - May 16The Electric Utility Task Group (EUTG) has recommended that the Block Island Power Company (BIPCo) extend its net metering policy to include more ...
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And Now For The Vegetables!!
By Highland Farm Inc. - May 19Highland Farm's vegetables are bursting out of the greenhouse!! We are offering 16 different types of tomato plants, 12 kinds of peppers, and ...
Mojito Night Starts Wednesday May 22nd!
By National Hotel - May 18Discounted mojitos and appetizers at the inside bar!
BIRA Membership Drive Underway
By Block Island Residents... - May 18Those of you who have not yet joined BIRA or renewed your membership for 2013 may do so on our website, via PayPal, at: ~ If you'd like to see the ...
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Spring Specials
By Atlantic Inn - May 16May 3rd through June 16th 2013 (excluding Memorial Day weekend) *Stay 2 nights and the second night is half price* Plus $50 Gift Certificate ...
New Listing: 298 Southeast with Spectacular Views. http://www.liladelman.com/298-south-east-extension-block-island-rhode-island-02807/3905634
By Lila Delman Real Estate - May 15Appreciate the splendid views of Green Hill Cove and the Atlantic Ocean from this 1850’s Block Island home. Perfectly sited on almost a quarter of ...
House and Garden Show will feature multiple exhibitors
By The Block Island Times - May 14Vendors will gather under the tent at Sullivan House on Thursday, June 13th for the second annual Block Island House and Garden Show. Confirmed ...
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Times classifieds really work
By The Block Island Times - May 14Your classified ad in The Block Island Times appears both on the web and in print for as little as $13 per week. Call 401 466 2222 or click on ...
Great Summer Rental available 3 weeks in JULY
By Block Island Realty - May 14Holland House located off Spring Street:, three bedrooms, two and a half bath, Recently built 3 bedroom home with lovely water views to the east. ...
Tap & Grille opening this weekend!
By National Hotel - May 14Friday May 17th 5pm
Community
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Need a Social Security Card?
May 16Social Security representatives will be returning to the island this year to assist anyone that needs a Social Security card. The Block Island ...
The shad is budding and the race is just around the corner
May 03The first shoulder season is upon us once again on Block Island; the lines at the grocery store are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, ...
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Helping Hands Food Pantry closing for the season
May 10Helping Hands will hold its last food distribution on Wednesday, May 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Harbor Baptist Church recreation area. Distributio...
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An Act of Kindness
Apr 30The Block Island School and the Senior Advisory Group are joining forces to create a mentoring program for local young people called Block Island ...
Religion
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(Part 15) Has God Intervened In The Affairs of Mankind And Changed The Course Of History? And If He Has, Then What Is the Basis For Him ...
By Block Island Christian... - May 12Life is not always accommodating to us. There are highs and there are lows. However, God wants us to be occupied with him in no matter what state ...
Earth Day: Wonder vs. Worship
By Harbor Church - Apr 22(John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 1:1-3), Steve Hollaway, Harbor Church, April 21, 2013 During the Poetry Project events in this sanctuary ...
Columns and Opinion
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Scattered Orphans
By Martha Ball - May 18The big pond behind my house is disappearing as the leaves of the pussy-willow and shad begin to unfurl. The spray of white when the geese land ...
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Tap, tap, tap.
By J. V. Houlihan, Jr. - May 18The Massie Wireless Station (PJ) — the PJ stands for Point Judith — was built in 1907. It once sat at the east end of Roger Wheeler State Beach, ...
The School Scoop
By Gloria S. Redlich - May 16Each year a number of high school students from the Block Island School join their peers from schools around the country and travel to the ...
This week in Block Island’s history — May 14, 1679
By Robert M. Downie - May 18This week in history on May 14, 1679: John Rodman 3rd was born on the island of Barbados in the Caribbean. His father, John Rodman 2nd, was also ...
The time is right for a spring dance
By Gloria S. Redlich - May 17Spring is in the air and the corridors of the Block Island School are abuzz with plans, mounting excitement and no little anticipation of a school ...
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Publisher's Note: The ties that bind us
May 15Whether in sorrow or celebration it is our sense of place that sustains us all. And for that we are grateful. Where else but on Block Island? The ...
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Comments
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Re: When I was the nighttime operator on Block Island
By Suzanne D Cotter - May 16Edie, I cannot fathom having to memorize the phone book!!!! Although a few less people then than now!!! Must have been a hoot! If my memory serves ...
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Re: Could Block Island Airport be sold?
By W. Douglas Gilpin - Apr 30Any interested investors?
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Re: BIHS membership list debate
By Michael Delia - Apr 29My wife and I have been contributing to the BIHS for years, maybe decades. I don't know if that makes us members. But if I am a member I definitely...
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Re: A BIG DEAL
By Suzanne D Cotter - May 09Maddy, I think your elephant is AWESOME!!!! I don't know if your talents lie in heading towards the artistic, but you might want to check out ...
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Re: Pros and cons (mostly con) aired during Deepwater hearing
By Ben Riggs - Apr 30The Sierra Club, of all folks, should be well aware that wind turbines will do absolutely nothing to combat global warming. All of the scientific ...
A & E
State Rep. Walsh seeks tax exempt status for R.I.-made art
By Judy Tierney - May 16State Rep. Donna Walsh wants to make some works of art created in Rhode Island exempt from the state’s 7 percent sales tax. Walsh has introduced a ...
Business
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Wind turbine a success in Maine in spite of governor's bizarre doubts
Apr 30The governor of Maine has accused the owners of a land based turbine of helping the wind along with an electric motor.
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38 Studios debacle is subject of article
Apr 23The New York Times for Sunday, April 21 carried a major article about the State of Rhode Island investment in 38 studios and the resulting fallout.
People
What is a mom?
May 12Haley Conant: She’s nice to everyone she knows. She says, “I love you” and that makes me feel loved. She works very, very hard at the Rescue Squad ...
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Monje service today
Apr 30A graveside service for Peter Monje will be held at Block Island Cemetery, Block Island on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. There will be a ...
Announcements
Harper Ellen Marie Lofaro born
May 12Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lofaro, Jr. of Kihei, Hawaii, proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Ellen Marie, on April 18, 2013. Weighing ...
Zachery Erik Ryan born
May 03Zachery Erik Ryan was born on Jan. 5, 2013, weighing 9 pounds and 6 ounces. Proud parents are Erik and Christen Ryan of Narragansett, R.I. ...
Skyler Natalie Bates born
May 03Jon and Danielle Bates of West Side Road are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Skyler Natalie Bates. She was born Tuesday, April 23 ...
Memorial Service for Linwood Wright
May 03A memorial service for Linwood Wright will be held at the Harbor Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. on May 18th. All are invited to attend.
Keegan Xavier Closter born
May 03Roberta and Robert Closter Jr., big sister Keira and dog Okie, would like to announce the birth of Keegan Xavier Closter on Monday, April 22 at ...
Peter Monje
Apr 27Peter Monje, 54, of Block Island, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at home from lung cancer. In his last hours, he was surrounded by his ...
