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Spaying, neutering law evokes mixed reactions By Michaela Kennedy On June 9, Gov. Don Carcieri signed a law requiring cat owners to spay or neuter their pets, and Rhode Island is the first state in the union to adopt a law of this kind. Cat owners will now need to spay or neuter pets older than six months unless they pay $100 for a breeder's license. More ... Council still awaiting DEM decision on landfill closure plan By Dotti Farrington Town Administrator Bruce Keiser Monday told the Town Council that he has been assured by state officials that a decision would be given on the proposed landfill closure plan, including the building of a new highway barn, by the end of this week. More ... Baptist church June festival this Saturday For many festival-goers, the summer season kicks off officially with Central Baptist Church's June Festival. More ... Survey results in long-range plan for library By Michaela Kennedy The board of trustees of the Jamestown Philomenian Library accepted its new threeyear longrange plan at its June 6 meeting. Ajoint effort by the trustees, staff, and other residents in close support of the library, the plan lists the library's accomplishments in the last five years and goals from no More ...
Jamestown School kindergarten students performed for their parents Monday during graduation ceremonies at the Lawn Avenue School. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More ...
Gina "Ning" Gotauco of Jamestown landed this 28pound, 42-inch striper off the coast of Saunderstown on Monday. More ... Birth Connoni A son, Louis Anthony Connoni, was born May 15, 2006 to Victoria (Knight) and John Connoni of Holliston, Mass. More ... At the colleges + Rachel Marie Andreozzi of Jamestown received a bachelor's degree May 13 from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. More ...
By Sam Bari Ken Newman, chairman of the Dutch Island Lighthouse Society, hosted a presentation and informational discussion concerning the planned restoration of the Dutch Island Lighthouse at the library last week. More ... Art gallery presents artist-in-residence Randall Art Gallery will have a summer-long one-man show featuring the works of David Schock. Schock will be handling gallery operations while the Randalls look for a permanent manager for their gallery. As an artist-in-residence, Schock will be both painting and exhibiting in the space. Look for an More ... Kinder receives lifetime achievement award Brown University and the Rhode Island Hospital Department of Ophthalmology presented Dr. Robert S. L. Kinder of Jamestown with the Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award. More ... Shores group to meet on June 28 The Jamestown Shores Association will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse on the corner of Beacon Avenue and Frigate Street. More ... Camp opportunities for kids offered The South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department is offering nature-themed camps for children this summer. More ...
Andrew Aveledo More ... North Kingstown High School seniors receive awards and college scholarships Graduating seniors were honored with scholarships and awards at a May 24 ceremony. More ... North Kingstown High School honors students for scholastic achievement Jamestown students attending North Kingstown High School were presented with honors at the school's June 4 Awards Night. More ... Pennfield graduates two islanders Two Jamestown students graduated June 8 from the Pennfield School in Portsmouth. During the school's 35th commencement ceremonies, Elizabeth R. Cook and Read H. van der Wal graduated from the eighth grade. More ... Lawn Avenue School students recognized at year-end ceremony academic awards at a ceremony held Friday, June 16. More ...
By Donna K. Drago Seventy-three students from grade 8 at the Lawn Avenue School received diplomas at the June 19 commencement ceremony. More ... At the colleges + Sarah England of Jamestown graduated magna cum laude May18 from Tyler School of Art of Temple University with a bachelor of fine arts in metals, jewelry, CAD-CAM and a minor in art history. More ... Mulderig earns science award Drew Mulderig received the Excellence Award in Science for his junior year at Hyde School in Bath, Maine. Mulderig is the son of Robert and Jane Mulderig of Jamestown. More ...
Yachts line up in anticipation of the start of the Newport to Bermuda Race, which got underway on Friday, June 16. In the distance, Horsehead and the surrounding property in Jamestown make up the background. Photo by Don Miller More ...
By Roger Marshall In the vegetable garden If your asparagus bed is more than two years old, keep harvesting those delicious spears. Feed the bed with a quality fertilizer, spread a thick layer of compost over it and make sure it is well weeded and you will be ready to go. If you see what looks like elongated ladybu More ... Town officials may take summer residents on tours of dilapidated facilities By Dotti Farrington The Town Council may provide unusual activities for summer residents, according to a recent meeting exchange. Talking about the need to budget for both repair and replacement of town facilities and equipment, the councilors said they might offer tours of the island's sights of dilapidation, especial More ... Jamestown Yacht Club's summer racing results Race number one of the Jamestown Yacht Club Summer Series was held Tuesday, June 13. The following are the results: More ... Island fools will rule on Aug. 19 in annual regatta The 29th annual Fools' Rules Regatta will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the town beach at East Ferry. The rain date will be Sunday. More ... Island trails guide nearly finished By Michaela Kennedy At its June 13 meeting, the Conservation Commission reviewed a draft of the Conanicut Island Trails Guide that is in its final stages before printing. The commission also discussed plans for repairs to the boardwalk at the Hull Cove public right-of-way, which will be an Eagle Scout project. More ... |
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