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East Ferry was transformed into a Hollywood-style movie set last week for the shooting of the Disney/Touchstone film “Dan in Real Life.” The East Ferry scenes wrapped up the camera work in Jamestown for the movie, which is due for release in late summer. More ...
A chorus of angels trumpet the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve in the annual Christmas Pageant staged on the Shoreby Hill green More ... Penguin plunge rings in the New Year At noon, Monday, Jan. 1, regardless of the weather, hundreds of scantily clad people of all sizes and ages will whoop, holler and howl as they run full-steam ahead into the chilly waters at Mackerel Cove. This event has happened annually for the last 30 years. More ... Christmas Bird Count set for Saturday The 24th annual Conanicut Island Christmas Bird Count will be held this Saturday, Dec. 30, beginning at 7 a.m. in the police station conference room. More ... Vacation week puppet show at library Join in the fun as Sparky’s Puppets perform “Stories from Snowy Lands,” at the Jamestown library meeting hall today — Thursday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. Watch Jack Frost’s magic bring a snowman to life. Find out what happens when a boastful bear goes ice fishing, and visit a hard-working shoemaker in hi... More ... Rhode Island Foundation awards grant to land trust The Conanicut Island Land Trust has been awarded a $38,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to provide part-time staff support in connection with the organization’s effort to protect the central island corridor. More ...
Two baby osprey were in the nest with a parent at the Great Creek in this photo from the June 22 issue of the Press. They are siblings to the now-famous Conanicus, born last year, who wears a device that allows him to be tracked by local raptor enthusiasts. More ...
Members of Jamestown Brownie Troop 612 were in the holiday mood last week as they caroled in the village. More ... Birth Hopkins A son, Jordan Alex Hopkins, was born Dec. 14, 2006 at South County Hospital to Jessica Hopkins of Wakefield. More ...
Customers will find three generations of Shermans ready to serve at Jamestown Hardware. Pictured are Steve, son Scott, and grandson Stephen. More ... Choristers looking for new voices The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of JoAnn Loewenthal, are currently seeking new members in all voice ranges for the 2007 spring musical season. The choristers perform concerts throughout the year to benefit local charitable organizations. More ...
Islanders had a bird’s-eye perspective of the construction of the town’s new water tower on Howland Avenue. These pictures were published in the Sept. 21 issue of the Press. More ...
Starting a vegetable garden By Roger Marshall Last week, we looked at starting a vegetable garden in a 4- by 12- foot area and got as far as planting the first crops. At the back of the bed, we have peas, spinach, and lettuce growing. If you pick these vegetables carefully, by mid to late May you will have eliminated the spinach and lettuce in... More ...
A young Kate Maloney sat on Santa’s lap Thurday evening at the fire station during his last-minute visit to Jamestown prior to Christmas Eve. More ...
An explosion on the center span of the old Jamestown Bridge dropped the landmark structure into the West Passage of Narragansett Bay at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18. This photo appeared in the April 20th issue of the Press. More ... |
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