Block Island News

Deepwater's new SWT-6.0 wind turbine is available with rotor diameters of 120 and 154 meters and is designed for the most challenging offshore sites, according to the company.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management seeks to gauge industry Interest in proposed Rhode Island wind energy transmission system The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a request to determine whether there is competitive interest in the construction of a transmission system between the Rhode Island coastline and Block Island, an important ... (more)

Why is it that we Rhode Islanders love to eat outside? Even on the busiest urban sidewalks, our fair cities are filled with tables and chairs.

Tony Edwards has a worthwhile suggestion for fellow island residents vacationing around the globe: Don't leave home without your Block Island commuter card.

Brother Timothy Frantzich, half of "The Brothers Frantzich," will perform at Harbor Church on Thursday night, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. Admission for adults will be $10, $5 for those ages 12-18, and free for children under 12.

As Rhode Islanders get ready for summer road trips, an Environment Rhode Island Research & Policy Center report finds that cleaner, more fuel efficient cars would significantly slash oil consumption and global warming pollution across the state.

If the Deepwater Wind builds its demonstration wind farm off Block Island, how much would it cost to decommission deteriorating or outdated turbines after 20 or 30 years, and where will the money come from to do it? This was the question Mike Hickey posed to the Electric Utility Task Group on Monday.

World-class poets Coleman Barks and Billy Collins mugged with Island Bound owner Cindy Lasser and props from around her bookstore.

For those who know next to nothing about swordfishing and want to learn, or for swordfishermen themselves who love tales of the sea, "Sword: Harpooning Swordfish Off the New England Coast and Its Demise" by Jack Lynch is a fascinating read.

Commercial construction activity has been brisk during the winter, resulting in dramatic changes for several island hotels and restaurants.

It is no secret that the beaches of Charlestown are among the favorite summer destinations of many Rhode Island and Connecticut residents, not to mention visitors from afar.

Local families looking for more support for next year's education's expenses need to look right here.

Among the many things the Meskunases have loved about this house: the small front, and large back, decks; lots of space to tuck in lots of beds; the dining room table that was carved from an old ship; the views to the ocean out back and to Fresh Pond out front; and the fireplace-warmed living room.

Even the most confirmed dog lover like Toube Wohl might be challenged by Tug, a 50-pound Australian shepherd who thinks he's a lap dog.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a fisherman early Wednesday morning two miles west of Block Island after receiving a call from a commercial fishing boat, according to WPRI.com. The Coast Guard sent a 47-foot vessel to the New Bedford-based fishing boat Explorer to transport the injured fisherman to the Point Judith Coast Guard station.

Block Island photographer Malcolm Greenaway was honored at the Rhode Island Tourism Unity Luncheon celebrating "Beautiful Rhode Island" Tuesday, May 8, in Providence.

Today's featured vendor is LaBella Rose!A Floral Designer, Jamie Rose has lived on Block Island her entire life and has an intimate appreciation for its natural beauty.A A Wedding flowers will truly transform your event, and what a transformation that will be with the stunning designs from LaBella Rose.A See for yourself, Jamie can create whatever ... (more)

Call 401-466-8777 for questions or email BIRentals@LilaDelman.com This home is newly renovated and beautifully furnished.

A new deal has been reached between the Quonset Development Corp. and Deepwater Wind that reconfigures and reduces the amount of land for a potential wind turbine manufacturing facility in the Quonset Business Park.

The Coast Guard evacuated an injured fishing-boat crew member Wednesday morning approximately two miles west of Block Island.