Block Island Ferry expected to be back in service after Wednesday suspension
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Block Island Ferry service is expected to resume today on a modified schedule with extra trips. That's because the…
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Atlantic Shark Institute captures video of great white shark off Block Island
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New England beach crowds might be thinning out, but one group of "tourists" is just hitting its…
Preliminary report on July Block Island plane crash released
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the plane crash that occurred on Block Island on July 30 that killed one person. The report said that the plane departed from Albany with…
Connecticut man arrested after incident on Block Island Ferry
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police said that a Connecticut man was arrested after an incident that occurred on the Block Island Ferry on Aug. 15. 60-year-old Steven Mauro was charged with disorderly conduct. Police said that Mauro…
'Dedicated leader': Victim in deadly Block Island plane crash identified
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The person who died in a Wednesday Block Island plane crash has been identified, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s…
Federal investigation into deadly Block Island plane crash expected to begin Thursday
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department said that one person died after a plane crash on Wednesday. The Rhode Island Airport Corporation said the crash sent three people to the island's medical center.…
Two injured in Block Island home explosion, collapse
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- According to the Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, an explosion occurred in a home Saturday afternoon. There were five people…
Is the massive shark spotted on Block Island a threat, or gentle giant?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Atlantic Shark Institute is now weighing in on a shark sighting on Block Island. The massive 20-foot…
Block Island Ferry cancels all Thursday service due to adverse sea conditions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Ferry has canceled all ferry services for Thursday due to adverse sea conditions, according to a statement from the Block Island Ferry. Both traditional and high-speed ferry services will be docked for the…
Eight seals rescued thanks to new initiative on Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said eight entangled seals have been rescued due to a newly installed camera at the Northern Lighthouse on Block Island. The eight seals are currently being rehabilitated at…
Four rescued after fishing boat collision south of Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Four people were rescued after two fishing boats collided south of Block Island Thursday night. Nobody was hurt. The U.S. Coast Guard said one of the boats took on "significant water." A 55-foot trawler, the…
Block Island Ferry cancels all ferries
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Ferry has cancelled all services today due to adverse weather conditions. The Reservation Office will still open at 9 a.m. The Block Island Ferry is encouraging those with question to contact 508-866-783-7996 Ext.…
Block Island Ferry cancels all ferries due to 'adverse sea conditions'
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Ferry announced that they have cancelled all ferries today due to "adverse sea conditions." According to Meteorologist Kelly Bates, a front lifting into Southern New England will bring in rain that may be…
Block Island ferry brawl suspect appears in court
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Brockton man was arraigned in Washington County Superior Court for a fight that happened on the Block Island Ferry…
Fly the Whale to offer flights from Westerly to Block Island
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) – Fly The Whale, a US scheduled air carrier based in New Haven, Conn. will now be offering flights from Westerly to Block Island. Starting November 4, Fly the Whale will be offering four daily round trips…
Officials to discuss ways to prevent future disorderly conduct on the Block Island Ferry
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council will be discussing the Block Island Ferry tonight, and ways to prevent disorderly conduct in the future. A total of nine people were arrested back in June after a fight…
Body cam footage released from Block Island Ferry dock fight arrests
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Narragansett police have released body cam footage from the aftermath of a large fight at the Block Island…
2 additional men arrested after Block Island Ferry fight
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two additional individuals have been arrested after a fight broke out at the Block Island Ferry terminal this past weekend. According to a press release, 54-year-old James Ronald Cole Jr. of Westerly and 41-year-old Jordan Leighty…
2 suspects face judge after Block Island fight
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two of the seven people involved in the Block Island fight Saturday were arraigned in court on Monday. Brothers, Michael Lopes of Brockton, and…
7 arrested after fight at Block Island Ferry dock
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Narragansett Police Department said that seven people were arrested after a " large fight" at the Block Island Ferry dock on June 15. The department said multiple officers responded to the dock around 8 p.m.…
Block Island Ferry cancels 2 trips
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Ferry said that two Saturday trips to and from the island have been cancelled. The 3 p.m. trip departing Block Island and the 5 p.m. trip departing Point Judith have both been…
Block Island Ferry canceled Friday
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Due to adverse sea conditions, the Block Island Ferry is canceling all trips for Friday. The reservation office will be open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and can be reached at 866-783-7996 Ext 3.
Block Island Ferry cancels some service due to adverse sea conditions
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Ferry is canceling its 11:30 a.m. departure from Point Judith and its 2 p.m. departure from Block Island due to adverse sea conditions. Service is expected to resume with the 4:15 p.m.…
Block Island Ferry cancels all Wednesday service
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Block Island Ferry has canceled all service Wednesday due to adverse sea conditions. The reservation office will be open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 866-783-7996, extension 3.
