ART! Map of Block Island latest in hand-drawn maps by Joseph Tarella, Coastal Art Maps

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The Latest in the Company’s Collection of Beautiful Hand-Drawn Maps Spotlights Block Island’s Beaches, Harbors, Lighthouses, & More Mapmaker Joseph Tarella of Coastal Art Maps has just released his latest map spotlighting Block Island, RI, where he expertly captures the area’s diverse shoreline, beautiful beaches, outdoor trails, harbors, and more.  Mapmaker Joseph Tarella of Coastal Art Maps has just…

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Wood River Health to provide dental services to Block Island

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Wood River Health has partnered with Block Island Health Services to provide comprehensive dental services at 6 Payne Road in New Shoreham, RI beginning in January 2024. Based in Hope Valley and Westerly, Wood River Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center that supports the residents of southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. “Wood River Health is committed to improving the quality of life of Washington County residents by connecting them with the health…

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Updated: Rhode Island set for a spectacular July 4th

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4th of July celebrations – in nearly every city Check back for updates, cancellations and reschedules Saturday, July 1st July 1, 4 – 9:30pm, Greenville/Smithfield, Deerfield Park,  – food trucks beer garden, music, ends with fireworks 9:15pm July 1, 9pm, Block Island, Crescent Beach – fireworks July 1, 5-9pm, Glocester, Glocester Memorial Park – music…

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1st Day of Spring & Champlin’s Marina & Resort is ready.

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Champlin’s Marina & Resort, situated on Block Island’s beautiful Great Salt Pond and one of New England’s largest resorts and marinas – is sharing their property-wide renovation, including hotel reservations. They are now open for the 2021 season with room rates starting at $199/night. The marina is also open for taking transient boater reservations. A destination itself, the newly renovated boutique…

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A weekend of service with the RI State Police

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The RI State Police has a unit called the Community, Diversity and Equity Unit, providing community service activities throughout the state. They were also called into action to assist with traffic and crowd problems and moped fatalities on Block Island – here’s where we found them this weekend: Det. Hernandez & Trp. Cedrone from our…

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Shark! Block Island’s Giant Shark Tournament

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Held at Champlain’s in New Harbor, Block Island, the Annual Block Island Shark Tournament was held on July 9th to 11th. In addition to the sport challenge, some big purses were ready to be won. 1st – Bad Company – 314 lb. Thresher – $5,977 2nd – Atlantic Hunter – 275 lb. Mako – $12,647…

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