 Annie McIntyre, “Rudolph,” and Joan Goldstein were among the riders on the Polar Express Trolley, which departed hourly last weekend from East Ferry. More...
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By Dotti Farrington
After shooting a feature movie in Jamestown since September, Disney filmmakers have offered a $5,000 donation to the town in lieu of a hosting fee. The money is to be used at the town’s discretion Town Administrator Bruce Keiser told the Town Council Monday. More...
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By Dotti Farrington
The recent auction of outdated and inefficient town equipment succeeded as a moneymaker, as a beautification project, and especially as a morale booster for town workers, according to Town Councilman William Kelly, who spearheaded the undertaking. “It was a win-win situation in many ways,” he said.... More...
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The Lawn Avenue School has released its honor roll for the first quarter. In grade 8 Exemplary Performance: Hannah Cordes, Liliane Flour, and Kaitlin Marquis. High Performance: Kellie Brown, Julia Hansen, Erick Holtzman, and Jacqueline Tanguay. More... |
Warning drumbeat of a warming world
This week researchers released yet another report forecasting the dire consequences of our continued use of carbon-based fuels. The ice across the Artic is melting so quickly, they advised, that by the year 2040 the North Pole will be an open sea. At the current pace, the ice will be gone quicker t... More... |
This year completes six years at the Jamestown Community Farm. Once again, we had a very successful year with both excellent vegetables and excellent volunteers. Since we began the farm in 2000, we have grown and distributed over 72,000 pounds, 36 tons, of fresh vegetables to people in need. This c... More... |
The hidden holidays
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 men... More... |
The annual pageant will be at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at the Shoreby Hill green. Everyone should bring flashlights and a good voice to participate in the sing-along. The pageant, which features a live nativity tableaux performed by island residents, lasts about 20 minutes and ends with a... More... |
Friday, Dec. 15 Teen Holiday Party: A festive and alcohol-free event for Jamestown’s teens will be held at the Portuguese American Citizens’ Club, 134 Narragansett Ave., from 7 to 10 p.m. The event will feature music, snacks, “mocktails,” and holiday desserts. The party is sponsored by the Jame... 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... More... |
Week of December 14
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 anticipati... More... |
Aram DerManouelian, 67, of East Shore Road died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at home. He was the beloved husband of Jo-Ann (Farias) DerManouelian. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Hairabed and Azadouhi (Bedrosian) DerManouelian, he lived in Providence and later Warwick, before moving to Jamestown ... More... |
Fire runs 7:00 p.m., Dec. 7, all units turned out for a training drill at the fire station. 9:33 p.m., Dec. 8, Ladder 1, Car 3, Engines 1 and 2 went to Union Street for a faulty smoke detector. 10:25 p.m., Dec. 9, Ladder 1 and Engines 2 and 3 were sent to East Shore Road for a malfunctioning s... More... |
TOWN OF JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT More... |
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