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June 14, 2007
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Mary Hall Keen and Sydney Keen were just two of the volunteers that turned out in the rain last Saturday to plant the new public garden, called "Will's Rest," in honor of Will Reynolds. Mary Keen designed the garden and Sydney Keen wrote an essay that inspired the local Rotary club to plant a public... More...
No decision on highway barn
Real estate issues postpone council discussion
By Tom Shevlin

The status of the town's highway barn project remains unresolved after this week's Town Council meeting. Town Administrator Bruce Keiser acknowledged the high level of frustration over the barn project and Council Vice President Julio DiGiando, who presided over the meeting in the absence of Pres... More...

Keiser says state has faulty information on island water
By Tom Shevlin

Town Administrator Bruce Keiser responded to the town's designation as non-compliant by the Water Resources Board by describing concerns over the town's water supply as "overkill" and adding that "the punishment doesn't fit the crime. More...

 News
•Boating advisory group forming
A new organization is being formed which hopes to become the voice of recreational boaters on Narragansett Bay and its tributaries. Called the Rhode Island Boating Safety Forum, the group began as a U.S. Coast Guard pilot program to address boating safety issues, especially regarding the recreatio... More...
•Beach stickers now on sale
•St. Michael's graduates four
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 Editorial
•Get on board for the 350th celebration
Plans for Jamestown's 350th celebration in August are starting to take shape. It's not too late for your group to get on board. Here's what's scheduled so far: The festivities begin on Saturday, Aug. 11, with the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Night for the Light dinner at Fox Hill Farm to benefi... More...
•Cartoon
•This week in Island history
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 Letters to the Editor
•Tennis tourney a great success
Thanks to the players, sponsors, great weather and volunteers, the Second Annual Roger Chase Memorial Tennis Tournament was another success. Seventyeight players from ages 11 to 86 years old played. We netted more than $2,350 to benefit the Jamestown Fire Department and Medical Fund. More...
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 Sam Bari
•And you think we have problems
You can't beat a system you can't understand
Far be it from me to criticize other countries for their shortcomings. How can I do so in good conscience when I make a living questioning a system that I believe was designed to not be understood? However, this story is beyond comprehension. More...
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 About Town
•Get computer help at the library
The Jamestown library is pleased to announce a computer assistance program to members of the Jamestown community. Robert Edgar and Robert Umbenhauer, two retired information technology specialists, will be available at the library on Tuesday mornings, from 10 a.m. to noon, to provide help with qu... More...
•New yoga classes offered
•Father's Day doughnut sale
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 Upcoming Events
•Dates for File of Life distribution finalized
Dates for File of Life distribution finalized File of Life is a new program offered by the Jamestown Emergency Medical Services. It is designed to bring all important medical information to the attention of Emergency Medical Technicians in the case of an emergency. More...
•An old dog learns a new trick
•Boat show this weekend
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 Island Calendar
•The Island Calendar
Thursday June 14 Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's church, 5:30 p.m. Yoga Flow with Kim Ferguson, 32 Pemberton Ave., 6-7 p.m. Beginner Latin, Community Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Beginner Plus Latin, Community Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. More...
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 The Walrus Says
•The Walrus Says
Today is Flag Day, proudly fly the colors. *** Kudos from the Rocket Dawgz to the fans of the July 4 fireworks who donated last week to the upcoming shoot. More...
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 Obituaries
•Geraldine Cleveland, 87
Geraldine "Gerry" Cleveland, 87, died at her home in Carlisle, Mass., on Friday, June 8, 2007. She was the wife of the late Blair Cleveland (Cdr., USN) and of Everett Alward, who died in air combat during World War II. She was a summer resident of Jamestown. More...
•Elmer Bicknell
•Donna Hull, 45
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 News of Record
•Fire and EMS Runs
Fire runs 4:21 p.m., June 7, Car 2, Engines 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to Fly Jib Court for a passenger vehicle fire. 4:52 p.m., June 7, Engines 1 and 2 were sent to Green Lane for a flammable liquid spill. 7 p.m., June 7, all units responded for a drill at the station on Narragansett Avenue. More...
•Police Log
•Town hall records
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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. M. No. More...
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