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 ...

Nine people from Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including a 16-year-old teen, are now facing charges after a large brawl at the Block Island Ferry dock over the weekend. Two people were taken by ...

An unusually large visitor spent its Memorial Day in New England this year. Just in time for the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," a massive basking shark was spotted off the coast of Block Island in Rhode ...

The secret, if it ever was one is out: Rhode Island has one of the best summer destinations in the country. USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards recently named the best summer getaways in the ...

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 ...

Summer in New England is special. As the weather gets warmer, both locals and vacationers flock to the coast, where they enjoy long beach days, stay in charming bed and breakfasts, indulge in fresh ...

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 ...

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 ...