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New wind farm in development between Block Island and Martha’s Vineyard
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net QUONSET, R.I. (WLNE) – A new wind farm 15 miles off the Rhode Island coast, between Block Island and Martha's Vineyard, could become home to up to 100 new wind turbines…
Atlantic Shark Institute detects great white at Point Judith, a second off of Block Island
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) - The Atlantic Shark Institute (ASI) announced on Wednesday that with their acoustic Shark Array, they have detected two great white sharks off of the RI coast. The first great white detected is said to be a…
DEM issues warning after exotic ticks found on Block Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced two exotic species of Asian and Eurasian ticks have been detected for the first time on Block Island. The ticks were discovered by Dr. Danielle M.…
Fire burns through Block Island home
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) - A Block Island home was destroyed by a fire Tuesday night. According to New Shoreham Police Chief Vincent Carlone, the fire broke burned the Mohegan Trail home to the ground. A strong easterly wind moved…
Block Island sees quieter weekend after extra policing, moped restrictions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The first weekend of state troopers helping out local police on Block Island is in the books and folks there say they…
Citation ordered for Block Island Ferry lifted
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I (WLNE) - The COVID-19 compliance order imposed against the Block Island Ferry was lifted on Monday morning. The ferry was cited on August 21 for not complying with the Governor's coronavirus guidelines. The guidelines include ensuring guests…
Great white shark detected off Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I (WLNE) - The Atlantic Shark Institute (ASI) announced the detection of another great white shark off of Block Island. This is the fifth different great white shark the ASI confirmed in the area this summer, located by…
Police investigating rollover crash on Block Island, suspicion of DUI
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I (WLNE) - State and New Shoreham police responded to a rollover crash at Old Mill Road on Sunday night. According to police, a 20-year-old out of state driver is in custody for suspicion of DUI and reckless…
After deadly accidents, state police increasing presence on Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police are adding extra patrols on Block Island, which has seen two fatal vehicle-related accidents recently. “It was very troubling," said Ken Lacoste…
Outdoor entertainment allowed on Block Island again, after one week suspension
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) — Summer on Block Island hasn’t gone the way most were hoping, with over-crowding and moped accidents overshadowing the prime tourism months. But many bars, restaurants, and…
Block Island to limit number of mopeds on the roads, reduce hours of operation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - There will be less mopeds to go around on Block Island and less time to use them, after…
State Police to help out on Block Island following fatal crashes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Following two fatal crashes within a week of each other, the Rhode Island State Police will be helping the New Shoreham…
'They just let anybody on them': Family of man killed in moped crash on Block Island pushes for change
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) - The family of a Cranston man who was killed on Block Island over the weekend in a moped crash is hoping his death sparks change…
Victim in fatal moped accident on Block Island is identified
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I (WLNE) - A person died after a moped accident happened Saturday afternoon on Block Island. A moped and SUV crashed in a head-on…
Family friend of teen killed in crash on Block Island calls it huge loss
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) - Jake Panus, just 16-years-old of Southport Connecticut was killed on Sunday in a car accident on Block Island. He was on vacation with his girlfriend, and the two were…
School of Block Island crash victim reacts to losing one of their own
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Police have identified the victim in a car crash on Block Island as 16-year-old Jackson Panus of Southport Connecticut.…
16-year-old passenger dies after car hits pole on Block Island, driver charged
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE): A 16-year-old boy died in a car accident on Block Island on Sunday afternoon. New Shoreham Police Chief Vincent Carlone told ABC6 News that the 16-year-old was a passenger in a car that struck a pole…
3 people airlifted following moped crash on Block island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE): A moped crash on Block Island sent three people to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to New Shoreham Police. The crash happened before 11:30 a.m. on High Street, according to the police department. The three…
Passengers describe continued crowding on the Block Island Ferry
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) - According to passengers, the Block Island Ferry is still seeing issues with overcrowding on its boats. Just over a month ago, Block Island residents told ABC 6…
Atlantic Shark Institute detects four great white sharks near Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, RI (WLNE) - The Atlantic Shark Institute announced Wednesday that they detected four great white sharks near Block Island. The institute says the sharks were detected by their acoustic Shark Array receiver. The receiver picks up an acoustic…
Block Island cancels triathlon, ready for summer tourism with restrictions
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) — Summer on Block Island will look different this year. Tuesday morning, the New Shoreham Recreation Board decided to officially cancel the 2020 Block Island Triathlon and…
Block Island residents, business owners concerned about visitors' lack of social distancing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - As people continue to venture out in the warm weather, Governor Gina Raimondo had a warning for visitors to Block Island Monday, after she says her office received multiple reports over the weekend of overcrowded ferries.…
Block Island issues a shelter-in-place
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) - For the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and general welfare of the town, the Block Island Council of Tourism ordered a shelter-in-place to all of Block Island until April 15. Block Island is…
