Get News Updates Print Edition RSS RSS Feed
Photo Albums
Shopping
Service Directory
Home Improvement
Auto/Marine
Real Estate
Classifieds
August 9, 2007
Search Archives: 



Islanders celebrate 350 years
By Adrienne Downing
Celebrating an anniversary is always a good thing, but honoring 350 years requires something special, which is why Jamestown is hosting a weeklong event worthy of the island's rich history. The nine-day celebration officially kicks off on Saturday with Night for the Light, the Jamestown Chamber ... More...
Authority commited to Newport bridge safety
By Dotti Farrington

Local bridge officials called a news conference last Friday to discuss the condition of the Newport Pell Bridge and the Mount Hope Bridge between Bristol and Portsmouth. The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Athourity (RITBA) runs the two bridges and no others. More...

New harbormaster's boat hauled for major repair
By Sam Bari

Approximately three weeks ago, the new harbormaster's boat, manufactured by Ribcraft of Marblehead, Mass., was hauled out of the water for what harbor authorities assumed was routine maintenance and warranty repairs. However, after the boat was hauled, damages caused by possible galvanic corrosion... More...

 News
•Records preservation a benefit of new town vault
As island residents prepare to celebrate Jamestown's 350th anniversary, it will soon be easier to reach back into that history as major upgrades to the town's archive facility are realized. More...
•Rebecchi first to formally announce bid for council
•Chase wins academic honors
>> Click here for all stories
 Editorial
•Celebrate 350 years
The big moment has finally arrived - Jamestown's 350th Celebration. Strike up the Jamestown Community Band! It was 350 years ago when settlers purchased Conanicut Island from the Narragansett Indians. The island has gone through a number of changes through the years. In fact, the island is still... More...
•Save the island farms
•Running for election
>> Click here for all stories
 Letters to the Editor
•Reject barn location
As a former Town Councilor for the Town of Jamestown, I am urging all voters of Jamestown to reject the Taylor Point site for the highway barn. More...
•Lot 47 still the best choice
•Chief Sachem and the 350th
>> Click here for all stories
 Sam Bari
•You can't beat a system you can't understand
Are we confused yet?
According to our crack research team, the Googlamaniacs, congress allocated $522 billion for defense spending this year. To put that in perspective, the entire planet, not including the U.S., allegedly budgeted slightly over $600 billion for the same purpose. This means that our country spends alm... More...
>> Click here for all stories
 About Town
•Sidewalk chalk artist gathering
Artists of all ages can show off their talents on Wednesday, Aug. 15, in a one-day sidewalk art extravaganza to be held around the recreation center from noon to 3:30 p.m. The cost to enter is $5 per square, and each team or individual will be provided with a set of pastel chalks to create a drawi... More...
•Farm tours part of 350th events
•Talent show coming next week
>> Click here for all stories
 Upcoming Events
•Bluesman to play café benefit
The celebrated blues group, James Montgomery Blues Band, will perform a concert to benefit the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) on Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Narragansett Café in Jamestown. The band will take the stage at about 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the d... More...
•Spaghetti dinner to help Hannah
•Gardening open house at URI
>> Click here for all stories
 Island Calendar
•The Island Calendar
Thursday Aug. 9 Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's church, 5:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, St. Lucy's Church, Middletown, 8 p.m. Friday Aug. 10 Moderate yoga with Kim Chandler, 32 Pemberton Ave., 9 a.m., fee Senior bowling, Senior Center, 9 a.m. More...
>> Click here for all stories
 The Walrus Says
•The Walrus Says
Islander Martha Milot has written and wonderfully illustrated a children's book of particular interest to Jamestown youngsters and young visitors, but also of appeal to kids everywhere. Entitled "Mr. More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Island History
•This week in Island history
Week of August 9
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. More...
•Jamestown Historical Society News
>> Click here for all stories
 Obituaries
•Eleanor F. Maderia, 80
Eleanor F. (Keating) Maderia, 80, of Neptune Avenue died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at Village House & Rehabilitation Center, Newport. She was the wife of the late Arthur Maderia. Born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Clifford H. and Cleona M. (Degre) Keating, she had lived in Jamestown fo... More...
>> Click here for all stories
 News of Record
•Fire and EMS Runs
Fire runs 5:43 p.m., July 30, Car 1, Ladder 1, Engines 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to 160 East Shore Rd., for a carbon monoxide detector activation. No CO was found. 10:36 a.m., July 31, Ladder 1, Car 3, and Engine 1 were sent to Post Road, North Kingstown for a cover assignment. More...
•Town hall records
•Police Log
>> Click here for all stories
 Legals
•Legal Notices
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIENN. M. NO. More...
>> Click here for all stories
Click ads below
for larger version