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The Block Island of Keith Lewis’ boyhood was a spare place, hardly bothered by anyone other than its 500 or so inhabitants. Times were hard in the 1960s Block Island has long thrived on its pastoral isolation, but skyrocketing home prices and changing tourism patterns are shattering a way of life even as a new technology delivers modern conveniences.
The fire is believed to have originated in the kitchen of the Harborside Inn. It is under control and under investigation at this time.
NEW SHOREHAM — A fire has all but destroyed the historic 36-room Harborside Inn in the downtown area of Block Island.The fire appears to have started a little after 11
Interstate Navigation is asking visitors not to travel to Block Island today. Fast ferries from Point Judith and Newport have been cancelled.
Interstate Navigation, which operates the Block Island ferry, has resumed traditional service between Point Judith and New Shoreham on a revised schedule.