Christmas came early to employees of the town Highway Department. Four brand-new vehicles: a utility body truck, a backhoe, a pay loader and a brush hog have arrived on the island in recent days. More...
In preparation for a special meeting tonight, the School Committee put the finishing touches on a list of requirements for prospective food vendors at its Dec. 7 meeting. More...
Worf is a St. Bernard with a mission. He is a certified Canine Good Citizen, and he travels all over the state to assist people in educational and therapy situations. Islander Pat Sumner saw Worf’s potential as a specialist in pet-assisted therapy soon after she adopted him. Worf was not even a year old when he was given up unwanted to Delmyra Kennels in Exeter. More...
The Jamestown Lawn Avenue School held a contest for all eighth graders. The two winners would be lucky enough to go onto the set of “Dan In Real Life.” Everyone was so excited, and so was I, but no nearly as excited as what I was when my name was announced over the loud speaker. The very next day, Laura Katz and I would be on the set of “Dan In Real Life. More...
A few days ago, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport management removed all the Christmas trees from a holiday display in response to a rabbi’s request to add a giant Jewish menorah to the decorations. This is disturbing. Apparently, Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky thought a prominently displayed giant menorah would give adequate Jewish representation to a Christian-oriented theme. More...
• Women’s Resource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties 114 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840. Adopt-A-Family program: contact Constance Vergowven at constance@wrcnbc.org or at 846- 5263 of the Newport Office, or visit http://www.wrcnbc. More...
Christ Church worships at 1025 Main St. at the corner of Post Road and Cedar Ave. in East Greenwich. On Sunday, Dec. 24, there will be just one morning service, at 10 a.m. Childcare will be available for children in nursery or preschool. Christmas Eve there will be three additional services. A service for families with young children will be held at 4 p.m. More...
Thursday Dec. 14 Yoga with Rose Russo, Community Center, 8:25-9:40, fee. Gingerbread workshop, library, 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, St. More...
Jamestown’s annual re-creation of the nativity scene on Christmas Eve is missing a very important participant. There is no donkey. Hopefully, in the days leading up to this wonderful event, a donkey will be located and join the sheep and an ox in the manger scene. Others taking part will be angels, shepherds, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News comes from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago The young men of the town are getting several ice boats in commission in anticipation of a freeze sufficient for the sport. More...
Stanley P. Brown, 89, of Newport died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006 at home. He was the husband of Jeanne M. (Friend) Brown of Newport. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in October. Born in Fall River, Mass., on Oct. 16, 1917, he was the son of the late Frederick and Anna (White) Brown. More...
The following construction permits were filed recently in Town Hall: Building permits Stephen Richard received a permit Dec. 6 to replace 15 windows in a house at 49 Prospect Ave., work estimated to cost $5,103. Peggy Beer received a permit Dec. 6 to build a new garage at 31 Calvert Place, work estimated to cost $90,000. More...
Your Health 2010
In the holiday spirit