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November 1, 2007  RSS feed

Restored painting by local artist unveiled at Town Hall open house
Islanders who showed up for pastries and punch at the town hall open house Monday evening witnessed the rededication of a painting that was donated to the town years ago. Local relatives of late nineteenth century American artist John Austin Sands Monks were on hand Oct. More...
Tuesday is election day in Jamestown
By Dotti Farrington

Some 4,506 residents, most of them not affiliated with any political party, are eligible to vote for municipal leaders in next Tuesday's election that will complete the charter changes started five years ago. Of the registered voters, 1,062 are Democrats and 716 are Republicans. Some 2,728 are registered as unaffiliated with any political party. More...

 News
• article has image Help families in need this holiday season
The Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties provides opportunities for community members, businesses and churches to Adopt-A-Family recovering from domestic violence each Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thanksgiving: This year the Thanksgiving Day program runs from late October to Tuesday, Nov. 20. More...
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• article has image Top Fall fashion trends... according to real people
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 Editorial
• article has image What's the best thing about NK?
Jon Degidio, senior "I love going to sporting events. I have had the most fun when supporting teams at NK." More...
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 Letters to the Editor
• Thanks to all for a successful reunion
On August 11, 2007, the North Kingstown High School Class of 1997 celebrated its tenth reunion. Over 70 guests gathered to enjoy a picnic at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, followed by an evening cocktail reception at Habourside Grill in East Greenwich. More...
• Events are part of a community
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 Sam Bari
• article has image Happier holidays through leverage
You can't beat a system you can't understand
The World Series is over, Halloween has just passed, the football season is at the halfway mark, and the season 'tis upon us. Oh yes, Thanksgiving is just around the corner to officially kick off the holidays. But that is not news, and hardly significant when we think about the real issue and the real reason for the upcoming season. More...
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 About Town
• Sue Maden book talk tonight
The Friends of the Jamestown Library and the Jamestown Historical Society will host a talk by Sue Maden, author of "The Jamestown Bridge, 1940-2007: Concept to Demolition," tonight, Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Jamestown library on the new publication. More...
• A real treat for chowder fans
• Come to the island's business expo
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 Upcoming Events
• Teen Center open house scheduled
The Jamestown Recreation Department is excited to announce a Teen Center Open House on Dec. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Teen Craft Fair is being organized for the same night in the recreation center. Any teen artists who would like a table should register with the teen center. A Grand Opening is scheduled for Jan. More...
• Lawn school student council hosting two socials
• Blood drive Nov. 12
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 Island Calendar
• The Island Calendar
Thursday Nov. 1 Blood Pressure Clinic, library, 1-2 p.m. Business Expo, community center, 5-7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. Chair Yoga, Central Baptist Church, 5-6 p.m. More...
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 The Walrus Says
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Scouts from Troop 1 will be by Saturday to pick up the food collection bags that they dropped off last weekend. The scouts are participating in the annual Scouting for Food drive. All collected items go to the food pantry at St. Mark Church. More...
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 Island History
• This week in Island history
Week of November 1
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. More...
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 Obituaries
• Mary L. Merritt, 94
Mary L. (Lopes) Merritt, 94, of Titusville, Fla., and formerly of Jamestown, died Aug. 21, 2007 at the Titusville Rehab and Nursing center. She was the wife of the late Louis B. Merritt. Born in Middletown, she was a daughter of the late Manuel P. and Julia (Martin) Merritt. More...
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 News of Record
• Town hall records
Building permits James Britton received a permit on Oct. 24 to install a 6- by 4- foot access to a basement at 56 Reservoir Circle, work estimated to cost $2,500. George Neale received a permit on Oct. 25 to re-roof a barn and construct a ladder rack shed at 71 Weeden Lane, work estimated to cost $700. More...
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 Legals
• Legal Notices
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. 2007-0564 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO ALBERT T. More...
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