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Roadway upgrades precede downtown improvement project By Dotti Farrington Designs for the long-awaited Downtown Improvement Project (DIP), also known as the streetscape program, are 90 percent complete and awaiting federal funding, which will not be available before October, according to Town Planner Lisa Bryer. More ... Youth violence intervention and prevention at school forum By Michaela Kennedy Over 40 families gathered last week in the Melrose multi-purpose room to share a catered dinner and participate in a discussion about bullying. Students from grades 5 to 8 met with their parents and other adults in the community, asking questions and giving comments about violence at the May 22 mee... More ... Historic districts topic of workshop Pamela Kennedy, deputy director of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, will address the pros and cons of establishing historic districts - in particular of establishing one in Jamestown - at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, on Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. Kennedy is... More ... Guides needed for island tours The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to serve as tour guides for summer trolley tours of the island. The Chamber is working with Conanicut Marina and Viking Tours for a "By Land & Sea" tour that will be done each Tuesday in July and August. A tour guide will be needed for eac... More ... Town wins grant to restore marsh By Sam Bari The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently awarded the Conservation Commission an $89,000 WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program) grant. The NRCS contribution of $67,000 required 25 percent in matching funds from the town in cash or services to be eligible. The town is providing b... More ...
Paul Palombo of Clinton Avenue recently took the Press on a Mediterranean cruise aboard the QM2, where he visited England, Spain, France, Italy, Gibraltar and Lisbon. More ... Council considers relaxing water rules By Tom Shevlin The town is set to consider relaxing water restrictions for the month of July. At the meeting of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, Councilman Julio DiGiando suggested that members begin thinking about once again relaxing restrictions on water use should water levels continue to remain hi... More ... Blanton graduates Nicholas Blanton, of Jamestown, graduated May 5 from Champlain College in Vermont with a bachelor's degree in business. Blanton is the son of Randolph Blanton of Old Saybrook, Conn. and Mary Lovegreen of Jamestown. More ... Coastal Growers' Market is open This local-only farmers market is open rain or shine on Saturday mornings at historic Casey Farm. Various farmers supply fresh produce, flowers and herbs all season. Seedlings, local grass-fed meat, seasonal fruit baked goods and local artisans as available. Shoppers may also visit the farm. More ...
Summer intern Marie Andrews will be around the island this season asking everyone to share opinions on timely subjects. Here are some thoughts about Memorial Day. More ...
Jean M. Silvia, right, was the grand prize winner of a raffle, held at Jamestown Designs in celebration of their 35th year in business. Silvia won an oil painting of Watson Farm by artist Evelyn Rhodes. Debbie Swistak, left, presented the painting. Other prize winners were Christa Casey, of Jamestow... More ... Art scholarships announced The Conanicut Island Art Association awarded scholarships to four island high school students who will use the funds to continue their pursuit of the arts. Alicia Lane, of North Kingstown High School, received a $2,000 grant. Alyssa Davis, also a student at NK, received $500. More ... Filkins memorial event planned The Friends and family of James R. Filkins are gathering to honor his life and accomplishments on Sunday, June 24, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Lt. Col. John C. Rembijas Memorial Pavilion. This is an open invitation to Jim's many friends and admirers to gather in celebration of a life well spent. More ... JEMS seeking new volunteers The Jamestown Emergency Medical Service would extendsan invitation to motivated members of the community who wish to volunteer for this vital community service. EMTs are especially need at this time. Training and uniforms are provided and the satisfaction that comes with helping your friends and n... More ... American Legion elects new officers The Arnold-Zweir Post 22 of the American Legion held their election of officers on Wednesday, May 16. The post commander is Robert Edgar, finance officer, Frank Meyer; post adjutant, Leslie Kurtz; senior vice commander, Donald Dupre; junior vice commander and membership, Robert Umbenhauer; sergea... More ... Learn to make compost at library A class on using compost bins will be offered to island residents on Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at the library. Twenty-five island residents who called the town hall received free compost bins as part of a grant the town received from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation. More ... Linekin memorial service planned A graveside service is planned for Monday, June 4 at 11 a.m Mrs. Linekin, 88, died April 28, 2007 at her home in San Diego, Calif. She was the wife of the late Everett F. Linekin. Friends and family are invited to attend. More ... Learn to safely install a car seat The Jamestown Police Department will hold a child car seat safety check on Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jamestown Early Learning Center. Certified technicians will be available for demonstrations on the correct use and installation of child safety seats. More ... Jamestowners veterans underway strive to honor vets at funerals By Dotti Farrington Several Jamestowners, plus offisland members of the Jamestown Community Band, are taking lead roles in a relatively new project to honor American veterans who have died. They recently joined in the first Echo Taps Worldwide, evolved from a continental effort to provide buglers for veterans' funera... More ...
Norman and Lucille Lawrence observe their 60th wedding anniversary on June 1. They will share their celebration with their six children, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Lawrence and his wife have spent five of their six decades together raising a family on Jamestown. They moved to ... More ... Time to put on sunscreen Just in time for summer, new survey results show that the appeal of tanned skin may finally be waning. Just 53 percent of people surveyed believe they look better with a tan and 63 percent say they are not more attracted to someone who is tanned. Sixtynine percent do not think a tan makes them loo... More ... Student film highlights rights to healthy food By Michaela Kennedy Science students from grade six will host a premier showing of an original documentary film at the Melrose Avenue School on Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. The young filmmakers produced the film as part of an action research project called Student Provocateurs. The film focuses on a child's right to... More ... Arts district moves forward By Tom Shevlin Jamestown's proposed arts district took a step forward last week when the Town Council, at the meeting of Water and Sewer Commissioners, passed a motion authorizing the submission of legislation to the General Assembly enabling the creation of a tax free arts district. More ... Body fat scans soon at library The Friends of the Jamestown Library are sponsoring a body composition analysis program by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island on Monday, June 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Sydney L. Wright Museum room. The Wellness Van will not be present at this event. More ...
More than 40 adults volunteered their time and talent last week to demonstrate their careers and hobbies to students at the Lawn Avenue School. Thursday, May 24, was designated "Island Treasures," day, and included morning and afternoon workshops, from which students were able to choose based on the... More ... Nature journals program June 2 Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum will hold a handson workshop aimed at deepening enjoyment and understanding of the garden, nature, and the world through the art of journaling on Saturday, June 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn drawing and observation exercises that will allow participants to cre... More ...
By Adrienne Downing Sunday mornings are not for sleeping in and relaxing for the Coastal Shamrocks soccer team. The team, which includes 13 men from Jamestown, plays in the Rhode Island over-40 soccer league and their games are at 9 a.m. every Sunday morning. They play at Eldred Avenue fields for home matches and tra... More ...
Richard Heath will be among six individuals who will be inducted into the USTA New England Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Newport on Saturday, June 9. Heath, of Jamestown, began playing the game of tennis a little later in life than most elite players. More ... Girls' team in championship game The North Kingstown High School girls' lacrosse team defeated LaSalle Academy by a score of 13-11 in the Division I semi-finals on Tuesday night. The team will face Barrington for the state championship title on Saturday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at Rhode Island College in Providence. More ... Lots of sports activities for island kids this summer By Adrienne Downing School sports may be winding down, but the Jamestown recreation department has enough sports-related options to keep everyone busy all summer long. Kicking off the festivities is a dodge ball tournament scheduled for June 15 and 16. The high school tournament will take place during regular open re... More ... URI to hold 'Rhody' yard sale The fourth annual Rhody the Ram yard sale will be held Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Keaney gym parking lot. Proceeds will benefit the Rhody the Ram Endowment, which now stands at more than $20,000. Interest from the endowment is used to fund scholarships to assist students who pe... More ...
With lady liberty are Gus Gribble, Jake Gillis, Delaney Maguire, Courtney MacIntyre and Kirstin Barrett, who were just a few of the fourth-grade students on a class trip to the Ellis Island museum on May 17. Photo by Kathy Brownell More ... Legal Notice CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. NO. 07-226 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO JOSEPH J. CONNOLLY, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPH J. More ... Grade six to debut films In October 2006, Deb Barone's sixth-grade students were introduced to a new world of possibilities and invited to participate in a novel educational film program called Student Provocateurs. While in the program, the class created a film about a child's right to healthy food. More ... Emergency info cards coming to help EMTs JEMS receives grant from Rhode Island Foundation to provide File Of Life kits The Jamestown Emergency Medical Services recently announced that they have been awarded $2,300 from the Rhode Island Foundation to provide File of Life kits to Jamestown residents. More ...
News Talk 630 WPRO's Deb Ruggiero, host of Amazing Women, was awarded two of six Metcalf Awards for diversity in the media by Rhode Island for Community and Justice last week. More ... Estes receives travel fellowship Cotton Estes, of Jamestown, was awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship from Bowdoin College. The fellowship will allow Estes the opportunity to travel to Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Germany, the United Kingdom and Turkey for a project she is calling "Only That Endures Which Changes: Adaptive... More ...
By Sam Bari The 12- by 12-foot trophy room adjacent to the office at Art's Complete One Stop Automotive Service is filled with plaques and trophies covering every wall from floor to ceiling. The trophies and awards represent recognition for building the finest custom cars, motorcycles and trucks possible and e... More ... |
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