Free 'small ships' event tours
      In celebration of the Tall Ships maritime event visiting Newport harbor this week, Sail Newport and Webster Bank will host free sailing tours of Newport harbor on Saturday, June 30. The "Webster Bank Small Ships Festival at Sail Newport," will be open to the public from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
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Many fun things to do at the library
      Here are a few ideas to use when planning children's activities. Tall Ships passport Before families go for a visit on the Tall Ships, which will be visiting Newport from June 27 to July 1, go to the library and pick up a Tall Ships Souvenir Passport from the children's room.
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Teen center open for summer fun
      Summer hours at the Jamestown Teen Center will be on Tuesday through Friday afternoons from 3 to 6 p.m. Additional hours for high school students are Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. The teen center is located at the recreation center, 41 Conanicus Ave.
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Authority's sale of property to town a good neighbor gesture
By Dotti Farrington
      Town Administrator Bruce Keiser said last week that he was sorry that his comments in mid- June about delays with a decision on a site for a new highway barn were interpreted by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) as blame for the delays.
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Bush to speak at War College today
By Dotti Farrington
      The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) last week authorized $5,100 for extra round-the-clock security because of a triple burden of activity this week and next.
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Busy fourth for the island band
      The Jamestown Community Band will march in the North End parade in the morning and present a concert at Mackerel Cove before the fireworks start on July 4. Music will include patriotic pieces such as "America the Beautiful," and the "Armed Forces Salute.
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