Posts Tagged ‘Block Island’
Above the Waves on the Block: URI Engineering Student Goes Up On-Location
On clear days, standing on the bluffs of Block Island, Rhode Island, wind turbines jut out of the blue-green ocean. They sit perfectly still in the swaying of the ocean current. Sitting 15 nautical miles offshore, the wind is a constant companion for the turbines that generate renewable energy for thousands of homes. Anyone who…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Rough waters – Hunter Class – Songbirds on Block Island – Bat & Mosquito Watch
RI DEM Photo, top Hurricane Erin to make waters rough Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) advise the public to exercise caution along shoreline areas and beaches due to dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents as Hurricane Erin passes offshore southern New England. The National Weather Service (NWS) has…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Block Island “Bluffhead” sells for $4.4M – Lila Delman Compass
ROSEMARY TOBIN OF LILA DELMAN COMPASS SELLS 1423 COONEYMUS ROAD ON BLOCK ISLAND FOR $4,400,000 Lila Delman Compass announced the sale of 1423 Cooneymus Road on Block Island for $4,400,000. Rosemary Tobin, Sales Associate of Lila Delman Compass’ Block Island office represented the Seller and facilitated for the Buyer in this transaction. Rosemary Tobin has…
Read MoreART! Map of Block Island latest in hand-drawn maps by Joseph Tarella, Coastal Art Maps
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…
Read MoreNantucketers weren’t supposed to see Vineyard Wind’s lights at night – Nantucket Current
vineyard wind’s lights at night in Nantucket
Read MorePreservation Society of Newport details its appeal of massive, industrialized wind farms off coast
Preservation Society of Newport County Provides Further Insights Regarding Appeal of Wind Farms Off RI Coast After the initial statement of concern and appeal to the massive wind farms planned for off the Newport and Rhode Island coasts, statements from those in support of wind turbines said the Society was concerned about the “view”. The…
Read MoreBlock Island and Newport preservationists fight to protect Rhode Island from massive wind farms
A month ago, after Cape May County, New Jersey, filed a federal lawsuit to stop two immense Ørsted wind farms, the company responded by announcing they were canceling their plans, leaving unfinished construction, citing their inability to predict financial pressures on the project, not widespread community opposition. Two senior staff have left the company, and…
Read MoreWood River Health to provide dental services to Block Island
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…
Read MoreUpdated: Rhode Island set for a spectacular July 4th
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…
Read More1st Day of Spring & Champlin’s Marina & Resort is ready.
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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