Tag: Block Island Ferry
RIPTA postpones vote on route cuts; McKee urges agency to do...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority postponed voting on its proposed service cuts on Thursday after Gov. Daniel J. McKee wrote a letter...
Cash-strapped RIPTA unveils massive service cuts across the state to board
To cover a $10 million deficit, the R.I. Public Transit Authority on Thursday laid out a wide-ranging plan for service cuts.
And just how deep...
Less than 100 still without electricity in R.I. as nor’easter powers...
PROVIDENCE – Ninety-seven Rhode Island Energy customers remained without electricity as of 5:30 p.m. on Thursday after a nor'easter tore through the state earlier...
Block Island ice-pop shop offers variety of colorful frozen treats
Chances are that anyone who steps off the Block Island Ferry will be greeted with the vibrant colors of Blocksicle’s frozen treats.
Located within the...
Blighted inn at Port of Galilee to be razed this week
NARRAGANSETT – The long-vacant Lighthouse Inn at the Port of Galilee will be razed this week, according to WPRI-TV CBS 12.
Crews will begin tearing...
Temporary Bristol-Providence ferry service to end Jan. 19
PROVIDENCE – Citing low ridership and high costs in running it, the temporary ferry operating from Bristol to Providence to help alleviate congestion on...
Bristol-Providence ferry opens with few passengers; contract could be shortened
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation said as of noon Thursday that 35 people had taken the free ferry service between Bristol and...
Blighted inn at Port of Galilee slated for demolition
PROVIDENCE – The long-vacant Lighthouse Inn at the Port of Galilee in Narragansett is set for demolition, with the state on the hook to...
Block Island Ferry resumes service after 4 days of rough seas
PROVIDENCE – The Block Island Ferry is up and running again.
The service that takes passengers from the island back to Point Judith announced Wednesday...
DEM denies all 3 bids for Lighthouse Inn site, demolishing building
NARRAGANSETT – After first requesting proposals for the state-owned property in October last year, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced on Wednesday...
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