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The Historic Winter of 1917-1918

105 years ago, the United States was on the brink of several historic events. In the spring of 1917, Congress declared war on Germany officially bringing the US into World…
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Block Island Ferry 2022 Blog Roundup!

Goodbye 2022! Hello 2023! It’s a new year and a great time to see what Block Island has to offer. But before we put 2022 in our rearview, let’s take…
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5 PLACES FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS

So, it’s December 10 and you’ve just realized that you forgott to pick up gifts for your Uncle Lou, your niece, and the guy you carpool with every morning. What…
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NEW SHOREHAM LIFE SAVING STATION

The story of New England is defined by maritime tales. Whether by oar or sail, steam or diesel, the history of Rhode Island is tied directly to the sea. We…
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PHOTO FRIDAY ROUNDUP

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve marked the end of another summer season on Block Island. Every year we’ve been lucky to get a glimpse at our island from…
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Justin Abrams Animal Farm. Manisses Farm. Abrams Animal Farm. The 1661 Exotic Farm & Gardens. While it’s been called many things over the years, one thing is for certain. Since…
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