Memorial tribute to Jim Filkins
      The Jamestown Town Council has proclaimed Sunday, June 24, as James R. Filkins Day. The family has extended an open invitation to friends and admirers to attend a 2 p.m. memorial celebration at Fort Getty. We, who served with Jim as members of the Jamestown School Committee, would like to add our ...
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Public has rights to the water
      The beautiful weather this weekend provided my family with an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and bounty of our beloved island. A great thing about Jamestown is the many public rights of way that provide us access to the waterfront.
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Help needed with annual book sale
      Every year, the library manages to move thousands of pounds of books from the basement to the meeting hall with the help of scouts and other strong, young people who are willing to give up a morning to the effort. This year is no exception.
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Studio is a hidden island treasure
      I wanted to write to share my experience with one of Jamestown's hidden treasures, Clancy Designs. We first experienced this wonderful treasure when we had family visiting us one cold, rainy April morning. I was expecting this to be an educational look at glassblowing and what we got was so much m...
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