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URI dean's list announced The following Jamestown residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2006 semester at the University of Rhode Island: Richard S. Tutalo, Lydia M. Lis, Kyle M. Carlson, Rachel A. Wigton, Keith W. Simmons, Rebekah L. Wigton, Sarah J. Smyth, Alexander H. White, and Bethany C. Clarke. More ... Conservation Commision seeks funding for restoration of Round Marsh By Michaela Kennedy At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Conservation Commission reviewed ways of obtaining funds to restore Round Marsh, located at the Conanicut Island Sanctuary and North Main Road. The commission is currently awaiting approval on proposals submitted to the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural ... More ...
By Michaela Kennedy Since its initial splash in 2003, Keen Footwear has blossomed from an island concept to a household name worldwide. Martin Keen, owner of the revolutionary footwear company, is still pinching himself. Keen describes his success as "beyond my wildest dreams. More ... Chamber business breakfast next week The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce will hold its first session of the 2007 Winter Breakfast Series on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The topic, "Marketing for Small Business," features Charlie Petit of Petit Marketing and Margaret O'Connor of Wickford Web Works as the guest speakers. More ... Blood drive A blood drive sponsored by the Arnold Zweir Post 22 of the American Legion and Memorial Post 9447 of the VFW will be held Sunday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Ghost Hall on Narragansett Avenue. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds, and be in general good healt... More ... A new town hall: 1883 From the Jamestown Historical Society By Sue Maden In April 1883, at the annual town meeting, a committee was appointed "to make inquiries in relation to locating and Building a Town House for said Town and an estimate of the cost thereof." Within a month the committee reported that John J. Watson offered as a site a lot he owned between the Bap... More ... Students named to honor rolls + Brian L. Klochkoff of Jamestown was named to the honor roll at Deerfield Atcademy in Deerfield, Mass. Klochkoff is a senior. + Hannah Farrell of Jamestown was named to the dean's list at Quinnipiac College for the fall 2006 semester. More ...
When writing a press release to the Jamestown Press, or any other newspaper, remember the following style tips to give your release a more polished, ready-to-go look. First, don't use any bold, underline or italics. Editors just have to spend time un-bolding, un-italicizing, etc. If the piece is w... More ... Medical fund sponsors lecture series The Jamestown Medical Fund announced this week the first in a new Medical Lecture Series, sponsored by the fund. The lectures will address some of the many medicalrelated subjects that affect the Jamestown community, trying to inform, answer questions and help residents find resources to help them... More ... Buy a bracelet for Payton Blue rubber bracelets that say "Payton" are available, for $2 at the Jamestown Police Station to support the family of Payton Watson, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Payton is a grade-5 student at Hamilton Elementary School in North Kingstown, and she is the daughter of Sgt. Frank Watson of ... More ...
By Karen Krider Let's begin with who we are…Not all artists, but all for the arts. The CIAA is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Corporation, chartered to promote and share the arts and crafts of Conanicut Island. Volunteers produce a summer art exhibit and two craft shows yearly. Proceeds are returned to the town in m... More ... Volunteer opportunities available with CFS Did you make a New Year's resolution to make better use of your time? Child & Family Services (CFS) has some volunteer suggestions. Transitional Housing provides temporary housing in Newport Heights for homeless women and their families. Many of these women need to acquire skills or fill down time. More ...
By Adrienne Downing One word that people in hockey circles can agree on when it comes to Alex Tutsch is "fast." Tutsch, a junior on the Tollgate High School Varsity hockey team and a Jamestown resident, has made a name for himself by being able to outskate his opponents and put the puck in the net. More ... Skippers tennis steps up competition in Division I By Adrienne Downing The North Kingstown girls' tennis team made a big leap this year. The girls moved from Division II, where the Skippers were second in the state behind East Greenwich last year, to Division I this past fall. While it was a tough season for the team, finishing 3-10, head coach Lisa Vinacco saw a lot... More ...
By Roger Marshall As you've probably noticed, the winter has been unseasonably warm until this week, that is. From a gardener's standpoint, this allows us to get a lot more done. Last Sunday, I spent time pruning the fruit trees. This is another job that will not need to be done in a couple of months when spring is ... More ... Scientists discuss landfill development Landfill to Landmark is the topic of a talk on brownfields development by environmental experts on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Save The Bay Center, 100 Save The Bay Drive in Providence. Scientists will discuss the challenge of transforming the former landfill at Fields Point to the home o... More ... Island wellness experts offer opportunity to look good, feel good in the New Year By Heather M. Lightner Looking to feel and look good in 2007? Are you ready to make yourself a priority? Don't rush to think you've got to leave the island to find people and places to help you in your quest for health and happiness - Jamestown has some wonderful resources to start the new year off right. More ... |
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