Ferry services between New London and Block Island were canceled this week due to sea conditions as Hurricane Erin approached.

Block Island Express, the ferry that takes passengers between New London and Block Island in Rhode Island, has announced the cancellation of its service for the rest of the week.

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The Ferry-oke contest runs through June 20. The Block Island Ferry stressed that submissions must include the jingle in its entirety, and only one submission per person or group is permitted.

Block Island Express, the ferry that takes passengers between New London and Block Island in Rhode Island, has announced the cancellation of its service for the rest of the week.