Rhode Islanders, two centuries ago, rarely visited Block Island. Stories circulated that island inhabitants were “half- man ...

Block Island offers a picturesque escape with its pristine beaches, scenic hiking trails, and charming small-town ambiance. While it may seem like a luxury destination, a trip to Block Island can be ...

NEW SHOREHAM – A year ago, favorable winds and waves assisted firefighters from Block Island and mainland Rhode Island in sparing the island’s historic downtown from being destroyed by the fire that ...

It's not a secret in Rhode Island, but now U.S. News and World Report is telling everyone that Block Island is one of the “Best Underrated Travel Destinations in the U.S.” The media company ranked the ...

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — “Sail away on the Block Island Ferry.” It’s a song that’s synonymous with the sound of summer in the Ocean State. But how did the iconic jingle come to be? To learn the ...

The volunteer fire department on Block Island had an unusual rescue Sunday: a cow that had fallen through ice.

One of New England's best-kept secrets is out. Block Island made the U.S. News list of most underrated getaways in the country. The hidden gem of Rhode Island made number 5 out of 26, beating ...

Block Island is looking for a new family medicine doctor to take care of its residents and summer visitors. The job comes with several perks: housing, health insurance and a base salary of $220,000.

BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — A 77-year-old man died after a small plane crashed at Block Island State Airport Wednesday afternoon, the Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department confirmed.

Most people claim that it is shaped like a pork chop, others a teardrop, and a few an upside-down mini South America. And the shape of the island matters, or so you’d think, given the sheer number of ...

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — “Sail away on the Block Island Ferry.” Are you a true Rhode Islander if you didn’t sing that in your head just now? That’s why the Block Island Ferry is encouraging Rhode ...