I call it “Marine Debris,” as does the government. In fact, once we get this half-submerged barge with its tilted crane out of there, some creative types will be getting their hands on it. The 114-foot-long, 150-ton barge sunk into the Providence River during a storm on October 17, 2017, and is completely submerged except […]
(11.4) [UPDATE: Third time’s a charm. Also, let’s just go indoors. “Due to Saturday’s predicted storm we are forced to cancel the event on 10/21 and reschedule the date to 11/4 indoors at Farm Fresh RI.”] We will honor all tickets already purchased and refund those as requested. Oyster Fest RI has rescheduled its annual
(10.7) Celebrate Rhode Island’s oyster culture this Saturday at the 9th annual Ocean State Oyster Festival. Head down to the boardwalk on the Providence River and sample the 15 Rhode Island oyster farms. Compare and contrast: Are they chewy, firm, earthy, silky? Or meaty, plump, and smooth? The event also features live music, craft beer
Remember last New Year’s when you resolved to try new things? Could sailing, kayaking, and paddling be your new things? Here’s an opportunity to have fun while doing good. The Community Boating Center (CBC) can make that happen. Dues and donations support memberships for local disadvantaged youth, many of whom have never gotten out on
The SeaStreak Ferry service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport starts Friday, June 23, and runs through October 9th. Consider taking a day trip down to Bristol or Newport. No driving, no traffic. Go eat lunch and see a sight. The ride is fun and there are amenities including a little bar with snacks below. Or
What part of “public” did you not understand? On Tuesday the Coastal Resources Management council (CRMC) voted unanimously to designate Public Street a shoreline right-of-way providing permanent protection. Much credit for re-establishing its status — it should have been open all along — and getting some fences removed is owed to various neighborhood advocates. From
(9.23) Head down to South Water Street this Saturday for the 3rd annual Ocean State Oyster Festival. Oysters, music, and craft beer. An Oyster Fan ticket gets you a half-dozen locally sourced oysters from an array of RI-based growers; a local micro-brewed beer, glass of wine, or spiked ginger beer. Plenty of additional refreshments will
(7.30) Sunday Sunday Sunday! Free parking at state beaches! Free saltwater fishing! From the Narragansett Patch, Parking will be free at all state beaches: Charlestown Breachway, Charlestown East Beach, Charlestown East Matunuck State Beach, South Kingstown Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly Roger W. Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett Salty Brine State Beach, Narragansett Scarborough State Beaches (North
Attention bad photographers: These pilings, and their reflections, will soon be gone. What follows was inspired by a piece in my URI alumni magazine, Quadangles — “The Graveyard in Providence Harbor.” A little background: Last year Middletown nonprofit Clean Bays pioneered a method for removing old pilings, docks, wrecked vessels, and marine debris using a