The Jamestown Historical Society proudly presents heirloom homes of an earlier age this Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for both houses, and may be purchased at either house on the day of the tour. The annual open house raises money to support preservation of the society's myriad artifacts and activities. More...
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By Sam Bari
More than six weeks ago, the new harbormaster's boat, manufactured by Ribcraft of Marblehead, Mass., was hauled out of the water for what harbor authorities assumed was routine maintenance and warranty repairs. However, after the boat was hauled, damages caused by possible galvanic corrosion, commonly associated with electrolysis, became apparent. More...
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Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of the Diocese of Providence said Mass at St. Mark Church on Sunday morning. Here, he greets Michael Perik along with Fr. William O'Neill. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
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My favorite physics formula is: Work equals force times distance. It's so clear and simple. I believe the term scientific types use for such a formula is 'elegant.' Dig a rock out of your garden and roll it across your yard, and you've done some work. Dig a bigger rock out of your garden and roll it across your yard and back and again, and you've done more work. More...
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The Holy Ghost Society wishes to thank the following people, whose names were left out of a previous thank you letter. Peter Medeiros, Darleen Gammon, Rita & Moe, Maple Creek Farm, Debbie, Marty and Sue, Steve Linda, Ammie and Adam Andrade, Joe Andrade, Jimmy Godena Jr., John Godena, Al and Sandy Bowder, Al Lopes, Amy Vigars, Cut Rite Concrete Cutting Corp. More...
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The Hornsickle Stubfester Soggy Mountain Band (Part II of II)
"The Hornsickle Stubfester Soggy Mountain Band" was now an official entity. The day after we decided on the name of our newly-formed musical ensemble, Louie the Lip announced that he had written an original song for us. The Lip knew absolutely nothing about music, so he didn't really write any notes, he just wrote some lyrics and sang them to us. More...
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On Thursday, Sept. 20, the Friends of the Jamestown Library will provide bus transportation to Citizen's Plaza in Providence for a fun night out on Gallery Night. Experience the city's exciting art scene while riding the Art Trolley from gallery to gallery. The charter bus leaves the Jamestown Golf Course parking lot at 5:15 p.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m. More...
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U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced that his office is accepting internship applications for the 2007 fall semester. College and graduate students are welcome to apply for paid internships in the Rhode Island or Washington, DC offices. More...
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Thursday Sept. 6 Teen Center Open Rec., community center, 3-6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's church, 5:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, St. Lucy's Church, Middletown, 8 p.m. Friday Sept. More...
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There's a cobra on the island. And, it's all Aidan Regan's fault. That's what the 6-yearold decided to name his new rabbit adopted from the Potter League and given to him for his birthday on Aug. 6. Cobra lives in an old shed on America Way that Aidan's mom, Wendy, said has been converted into a bunny condo. Cobra is now the only occupant, but that can change. More...
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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. More...
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Robin E. D'Abrosca, 54, of Jamestown, died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Louis D'Abrosca for nine years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Isabel (Patton) Spinney. Mrs. D'Abrosca was a waitress at Cowesett Inn in West Warwick for five years before her retirement. More...
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Building permits Clarke Westall received a permit on Aug. 28 to re- roof a house at 37 Melrose Ave., work estimated to cost $1,200. Fred Ferri received a permit on Aug. 28 to re-roof a house at 11Aquidneck Court, work estimated to cost $12,000. More...
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CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIENN. M. NO. 2007-0420 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO LORRAINE Y. MOSHER, the unknown heirs of LORRAINE Y. MOSHER, and the unknown devisees of LORRAINE Y. More...
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Your Health 2010
Skate park behind the schools may close because of weekend vandalism