Cub Scout Ian Archibald shows off his Pinewood Derby "Best of Show" car and trophy Saturday. He got into the spirit by donning his hot dog hat. See the Pinewood Derby story on page 15. More...
David Long thrives on pioneering. These days he's well into the role of stay-at-home dad, caring for his twin daughters who will soon be 3 years old. It is a transformed lifestyle for Long, who is also the president of the Jamestown Town Council. More...
Jamestown resident Kathryn Safford was named the North Kingstown High School representative to the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) program, which is offered to high school sophomores. Safford was nominated after writing a leadership essay that was evaluated and judged by a school faculty nominating panel. The three-day HOBY seminar will take place from June 8 through June 10. More...
Over the past few years the island's pets have been held hostage by coyotes in Jamestown. I recall a number of years ago the divisiveness on this island when the leash law was passed. Now our dogs can rarely go out in their own backyards without being on a leash or having their owner right next to them because of this unwelcome predator. More...
The real signs of spring are finally making themselves evident. 'Tis that time of year when little buds start forming on bushes, grass turns green and begins to grow, and crocuses pop out of the ground bearing their pretty purple, yellow and white flowers. Women start seeds in little indoor pots so the sprouts will be ready for the garden when temperatures rise. More...
350th committee meets tonight The next meeting of the 350th Anniversary Committee will be tonight - Thursday, March 22 - at 7 p.m. at the Jamestown library. Representatives of the island's various community groups are invited. More...
Martha Milot will teach "Exploring Abstraction" for the adult novice on Wednesday, April 18th, from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m, Focusing on reproductions of paintings, students will discuss theories of abstraction and create a collage of their own. There is no experience necessary, but scissors are required for the class. The class has changed location from Wellspring to the community center. More...
Thursday Mar. 29 Open Rec., Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Teen night, Community Center, 5:30-9 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's church, 5:30 p.m. Yoga Flow with Kim Ferguson, 32 Pemberton Ave., 6-7 p.m. More...
The July 4th fireworks shoot at Mackerel Cove will be the Rocket Dawgz last. Lead dawg B.J. Whitehouse said this week, "It's been great, but situations, life and age have conspired to make the endeavor diffi- cult. Instead of great fun, it has become a chore. Don't get us wrong, the generosity, strong support and good wishes have been overwhelming! More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, March 28, 1907 The fishermen are setting their traps in the west bay, to be in readiness for the first run of scup next month. More...
Retired Master Sgt. Donald J. Neil, a 22-year Army veteran, was killed outside Najaf in Iraq. He was killed protecting his colleagues from the sudden detonation of a 155mm. munition. He was an explosive ordinance disposal expert. In addition, Master Sgt. Neil had protected every president from President Carter through President George Bush. He lived with his family in Germany for 12 years. More...
Building permits Lisa Ferrell received a permit on March 21 to replace two existing sliding doors at 41 Walcott Ave., work estimated to cost $2,000. James and Caroline Caswell received a permit on March 22 to strip and re-roof a house at 9 Marcello Dr., work estimated to cost $5,500. More...
Your Health 2010
Islander runner-up in state spelling championship