Steve Turilli took this photo in his Battery Lane yard shortly after a sharp-shinned hawk, holding a robin in its talons, flew into his kitchen window. More...
By Michaela Kennedy
David Pomfret believes that most of us are born with a spirit of adventure. More...
The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting girl's softball registrations for the upcoming season. Forms are available at the recreation office and can also be downloaded at www.jamestownri. net. More...
By Adrienne Downing
Jennifer Chabot knew after she held her girls' outdoor track informational meeting in February that she was going to have a large team this year, but nothing could have prepared her for the 103 girls that were waiting for her on the first day of tra More...
Rhode Island will receive $5,685,841 in fiscal year 2007 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in an effort to protect and conserve Rhode Island's fish and wildlife populations and preserve open spaces for statewide conservation. More...
By Michaela Kennedy
The newly appointed Wind Energy Study Committee held its first meeting at the Town Hall on April 3. The seven-member committee appointed officers and reviewed its charge from the Town Council, with direction from Town Clerk Arlene Petit. More...
By Dotti Farrington
Town Councilors will visit East Ferry on Wednesday, April 18, at 10 a.m. to survey the pier system. The information gained from the trip will aid them when they discuss needs and costs for an expansion of the system. More...
The Holy Ghost Society will award two scholarships to graduating high school students who live in Jamestown. Money is to be applied to tuition, books, or related course fees. In order to qualify, students must be of Portuguese heritage. 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. More...
+ Jamestown resident Benjamin Anacleto was named to the dean's list at Suffolk University in Boston for the fall semester of the 2006- 2007 academic year. + Three island residents were named to the fall 2006 dean's list at St. More...
By Michaela Kennedy
Wash those sneakers. Tune up those bicycles. Find the nearest bus stop and join island students in a celebration of fitness, clean air, safety and community. Walk, Bike, and Bus to School Month is slated for April 23 to May 18. More...
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