Employees at Town Hall are collecting mittens, scarves, and hats for the less fortunate in a basket at the town clerk's desk. Bottom, from left are Pat Westall and Arlene Petit. At rear are Kim Turcone and Karen Montoya. More...
Town Councilman Michael Schnack balked Monday about officially authorizing any town teen center, but relented and agreed that a section of the town Community Center can be assigned for "office space for teen programming." More...
Driving a 2006 Jeep Liberty that runs primarily on reclaimed French fry oil is not manager Maurice Browning's first step to steering McQuade's Marketplace down the path to green, but it certainly is the biggest. More...
The annual Tubaphonia Christmas Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the North Kingstown High School Auditorium, Fairway Drive, North Kingstown. More...
Friday, Dec. 1 5:30-6:30 p.m., Holiday Display Contest winners announced on Channel 10 news, broadcasting from the Town Dock. Acapella Gold carols throughout the village. More...
The Afternoon Book Discussion at the Jamestown library continues on Dec. 12, the second Tuesday of the month, from 1 to 2 p.m. with the book "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith. More...
Chorus Director B.J. Whitehouse puts down the baton briefly and takes on an entirely new role as Father Christmas in a traditional mummers' play during the Jamestown Community Chorus' Holiday Concert at the Central Baptist Church Dec. 9 and 10. More...
At its Nov. 21 meetings, the town Tree Preservation and Protection Committee reviewed its final budget for the 2005 America The Beautiful Grant. Last May, the U.S. More...
The Town Councilors Monday continued their focus on arranging for deer hunting on town properties, even as early reports are that there has been relatively little interest in the first approved deer hunting season at Beavertail State Park. More...
Richard Shutt, the Beavertail Lighthouse groundskeeper and rent-free tenant who has refused to move since his lease ended last April, now has until March 31, 2007 to vacate the premises. More...
Christmas is all about making memories, no matter whether you are young or old. This Saturday Jamestowners will kick off the holiday season island-style. The day's schedule is brimming with fun and festivities. More...
Two recent letters to the editor commented on the problems and dangers created by closing Eldred Avenue from North Main Road to East Shore Road when the crossisland highway was constructed. More...
In an effort to improve our breakfast and lunch programs at the Melrose and Lawn schools, the Jamestown School Committee has begun the process of identifying a food service provider that will meet our expectations of nutritious meals at reasonable co More...
Last Sunday over 40 Jamestown girls participated in a clinic run by one of Rhode Island's most legendary basketball players, Christina Batastini. More...
The Riverbend Athletic Club in conjunction with the Arthritis Foundation will begin a series of exercise classes designed for people with limited mobility. More...
Leah Abbott Murphy and Christopher J. Murray were married July 8, 2006 in Jamestown with the Rev. Robert Morton-Ranney officiating. A reception followed. More...
It seemed to me that, for whatever reason, the Thanksgiving turkey tasted better than ever this year! Hope yours was just as tasty and that your day was a great one. More...