Teachers are appreciated
      Small school districts face major challenges … and reap big rewards. Notably, small education communities foster close working relationships. Jamestown's teachers are a close-knit family whose collegiality and collaboration benefit every student in our schools.
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Ballot options will cloud voter intent
      In last week's Jamestown Press, Susan Little wrote "Placing the location of a highway barn on the ballot is irresponsible because this is such a complicated issue." Does she want the "silent majority" to become the "silenced majority?
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Impeachment a sign of national strength
      I'd like to thank William and Jason Smith for their "Impeachment Day" display over Route 138 on Saturday. I used to think impeachment would be a distraction we can't afford, but I've changed my mind about that recently. The reason is partly because Bush has dug in his heels on the war so hard he's ...
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School board matter pertains to closed sessions
      In a recent letter to the editor, the North Kingstown School Committee chair invited Mr. Brennan, the Jamestown Representative to the NKSC, back to the table. I have to make the following comments to clarify the event that surrounds the letter from Chairman Doug Roth and the editorial from Mr. McD...
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Thanks to Maureen Dunn Packer
      On behalf of the Jamestown Police Department and the Town of Jamestown, I want to thank you for your generous donation of $1,128 to the Town of Jamestown from the Ali Dunn Packer Memorial Fund at The Rhode Island Foundation.
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Thanks for a spectacular event
      As co-chairmen of the Scholarship Fund-Raiser for the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, Manuel Neronha and I wish to extend a very warm thank you to all who helped make this event a spectacular success. The Jamestown Community Band did an outstanding job in providing those present with the most beauti...
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A real spring fest
      Saturday night memories of the USO and Big Band era came to life at the PAC Club thanks to Joe Medeiros, president of the Holy Ghost Society. The Jamestown Community Band, under the direction of Katherine O'Neill, played swing favorites such as Glen Miller and Duke Ellington and many more.
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