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November 2, 2006
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Wind gave extra speed to 18th annual Jack O' Lantern Joggers
By Michaela Kennedy
The gun for the 18th annual Jack O'Lantern 5K Jog went off at 1 p.m. last Saturday, Oct. 29, triggering a mob of witches, spiders, clowns, and action figures to run the famous course through downtown. Gusts up to 30 knots did not deter lovers of the 3-mile-and-then-some race, joining Jamestowners fr More...
Deer hunting topic of special town meeting
By Dotti Farrington

A special Town Council meeting about deer hunting at Beavertail State Park has been set for Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the town library. Town officials have been assured that at least one More...

Suspicious fire destroys house on Mercy Weeden Court
By Donna K. Drago

A house on Mercy Weeden Court was destroyed in an early morning fire Monday, but because the house was unoccupied, no one was injured. More...

 News
•Jamestown School honor roll students named
The Jamestown School has announced the students who were named to the fourth quarter honor roll for the 2005-06 school year. More...
•Quick lunch
•Much at stake in general elections
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 Editorial
•EDITORIAL
Points to ponder before election day
Islanders will go to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes on the many candidates and state ballot questions in the Nov. 7th general election. Some will vote straight party, but the rest of us will have harder choices to make. There will be a few who will write in the names of their selections. More...
•Scouts learn fire safety
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 Letters to the Editor
•Thank you, Jamestown
I have always felt that Jamestown and the people who live here are special. Last week when my husband, Mo, passed away, I found that it is a very special place with very special people. The outpouring of sympathy, caring, and support was overwhelming. I want you to know that the support from all of More...
•Bicycle race not loved by everyone
•Jog a success
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 Sam Bari
•You can't beat a system you can't understand
A jury of peers
Because I am a resident in two states, I am occasionally More...
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 About Town
•Scouts to collect food on Saturday
The Boy Scouts of Troop 1 Jamestown are getting ready for the annual Scouting For Food drive. All the food from this drive goes to St. Mark Church for distribution to needy families in the community. More...
•Acclaimed artist finds creative outlet through time-honored quilting craft
•Fill an empty bowl Friday night
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 Upcoming Events
•Bennett to perform at URI
Jamestowner Nancy Bennett will perform her Senior Piano Recital at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall. More...
•Medicare Part D explained to seniors
•Gallery to hold 'little picture' show
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 Island Calendar
•Island Calendar
Thursday Nov. 2 Yoga with Rose Russo, Community Center, 8:25-9:40, fee. More...
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 The Walrus Says
•The Walrus Says
Members of Boy Scout Troop 1 trekked the island's soggy and windy neighborhoods Saturday handing out plastic bags in the first leg of the 19th annual Scouting for Food drive. More...
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 Island History
•This week in Island history
Week of November 2
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 75 and 100 years ago from More...
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 Obituaries
•Vincent A. 'Arnie' Sisson Jr.
Vincent A. Sisson Jr., 60, of Jamestown passed away Oct. 26, 2006 at work. He was the companion of Gail Durand of Harrisville. More...
•Frances A. Cubelli
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 News of Record
•Police Log
Juveniles charged + A 17-year-old male was charged Oct. 31 with possessing marijuana after police stopped him at the Cumberland Farms store. More...
•Fire & EMS runs
•Town Hall Records
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 Legals
•Legal Notices
TOWN OF JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING More...
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