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Records preservation a benefit of new town vault By Tom Shevlin 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 Saverio Rebecchi announced this week that he will run for a seat on the Jamestown Town Council as an independent candidate. More ... Chase wins academic honors John C. Chase, of Jamestown, was awarded the Rensselaer Medal at North Kingstown High School. The medal is given to juniorlevel students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. More ... Claim prizes for summer reading program Children who have completed the summer reading program, "Get a Clue @ Your Library," at Jamestown library are invited to come to see the children's librarian with their reading records/ journals to pick up their prizes, reading incentives, and reading certificates. More ... Wood graduates from Dartmouth Todd Helicopter Wood, of Jamestown, graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in May with a degree in economics. He is the son of Alexander and Barbara Wood of Jamestown. More ... Lawnmower keeps chugging Local resident Jeanne Archambault is the author of "Larry the Lawnmower," a colorful picture book that is full of island scenes. It is now available in its second printing. Archambault's second picture book, "The Leaping Grasshopper," was printed in December 2006. More ... Sen. Reed secures $170,000 to clean up the bay debris In an effort to clean up Narragansett Bay and remove hazardous marine debris from the shoreline, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced last week a $170,000 federal grant for Rhode Island. More ... Two awarded Swinburne grants Thirty Newport County women are continuing their educations this fall with scholarships totaling $56,750 from the Miss Swinburne Fund at The Rhode Island Foundation. The fund memorializes Elizabeth H. Swinburne, who established a school in her Newport home to educate young women in the science a... More ... Village development plan presented for gallery property By Michaela Kennedy A public hearing for a major land development project at 61 Narragansett Ave. was the only agenda item free of controversy at the Planning Commission meeting Aug. 1. The other two reviews, one for a new construction in the Jamestown Shores, and the other an on-going downtown saga, deteriorated to ... More ... Fitness center offers new exercise classes Members of Jamestown Fitness Center have been asking for exercise classes and the center's management has responded with a new series of programs. Kettlebell classes are offered with instruction from Russian kettlebell certified instructor, Will Fish. Kettlebells are cast iron weights that look ... More ... Library closed for holiday The Jamestown library will be closed Monday, Aug. 13, in honor of Victory Day. The library's regular hours are Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday 12 noon to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and summer Saturdays,... More ...
By Bruce Keiser In last week's column I focused on the location of the proposed highway barn at upper Taylor Point. Recognizing that voters will be making a judgment on the appropriateness of this potential site based in part on the scenic impacts on Taylor Point and its environs, More ... Barber given awards for clay art Island artist Jillian Barber received the Mary Ann Carney Award for best work in clay at the 80th annual Members Show at the South County Art Association. The show runs until Aug. 25 at the Helme House Gallery, 2587 Kingstown Rd., near the main entrance to the University of Rhode Island. More ...
Elizabeth Sheehan Lindquist took the Jamestown Press to Miajima, Japan, while visiting her son, Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Sheehan and his family. More ... Shaded campground new at Fort Getty By Michaela Kennedy Fort Getty Road rambles along a narrow stretch of ground, beach to the left, Fox Hill Marsh to the right. Friends chat in cars pulled into the parking area beside the sand. A kite surfer jumps waves just off the shore. A new camping area at the town-operated Fort Getty Park, about a minute walk f... More ...
By Adrienne Downing Lacrosse is still in its fledgling stages in Rhode Island, but Jamestown resident Emily Abbood may help put it on the map. More ... Mariorenzi, Sertl win in J/22 Racing By Jeff Westcott The enthusiasm created by another gorgeous day and a fleet swelled to nine boats was tempered only by the dying northerly that often confounds lower bay sailors in August. Race committee Vic Calabretta set a course of 13s, Zs. A generous line contributed to a smooth start with lots of choices give... More ... JYC summer series race results Race 7 of the Jamestown Yacht Club Summer Series was July 31. A Class: 1. Macx, Custom 30, B. MacGowan; 2. Manic, Shaw 6.5, JAC Wadson; 3. Rumours, Thompson 35, T. Woodhouse; 4. Jest, Quest 32, Hallowell/Stookey; 5. Unplugged, Custom 30, S. Murray. More ... Skateboarders and BMX stars take centerstage at Skate Fest The Jamestown Teen Center will host Skate Fest 2007 on Friday, Aug. 17, from noon to 7 p.m. Nationally known skateboarders, BMX stars and top skateboard and manufacturers will put on the day long event at the Jamestown Skate Park. More ...
The Jamestown 9-year-old All-Star baseball team played two great games against Coventry and Apponaug in the state tournament. The team, shown here with their coaches, was winning both games in the late innings, but unfortunately lost the two heartbreakers. More ...
By Sam Bari If national statistics are to be believed, most of the country is experiencing a building and real estate slump. However, just the opposite appears to be happening in every area of Conanicut Island. According to Town Planner Lisa Bryer, 10 commercial properties are either being considered for dev... More ... Harbor management becoming more complex By Sam Bari Managing Jamestown harbors during the boating season is a formidable task that involves the harbormaster, the police and fire departments, and a number of town administrative personnel. More ... Garden contest results The Quononoquott Garden Club has announced the winners of the Jamestown 2007 Civic Beautification Contest. Judging of containers, window boxes and in-ground gardens took place in late July and ribbons were awarded this week. In the Container Division, first place was won by Trattoria Simpatico fo... More ... |
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