Wind tops list of renewable energy resources
By Michaela Kennedy
      Conanicut Island lays front and center in an aerial picture of Narragansett Bay. The photograph opens a recently published report for Gov. Don Carcieri about a wind siting study related to a state project to develop wind energy.
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Farms buyback plans discussed by town council in closed session
By Tom Shevlin
      In a special meeting of the Jamestown Town Council last Thursday, members heard an update from Town Administrator Bruce Keiser on a planned upcoming Sept. 18 Special Financial Town Meeting on the island's proposed farmland buyback effort.
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Back to school
     Wearing their brand new clothes, these kids lined up to begin the new school year yesterday morning at the Melrose Avenue School. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten
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BankNewport is a good place to work
      BankNewport was honored at the "Best Places to Work in Rhode Island 2007" award ceremony held on Aug. 30 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. Representatives from BankNewport's human resources department accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
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Fishermen say that their industry is doomed
By Sam Bari
      Commercial fishermen in Narragansett Bay claim that the last six months has produced the best catch in years. Unfortunately, the net profit has been zero. "That's how it's been for the draggers," said Paul Harvey, a Jamestown fisherman who has fished these waters all his life.
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The Island Garden
By Roger Marshall
      When September comes it's time to start thinking about what you are going to do with the plants you bought during summer. Most gardeners tend to be very practical sorts and many of these plants will get tossed out or into the compost pile, but many are worth saving and will do well indoors.
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Jamestown Historical Society News
      The finale of the Jamestown Historical Society summer season is our annual House Tour. This year the tour is this Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two 19th century Jamestown homes are being opened to visitors. The two houses were built within five years of each other at the height of Jam...
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Where in the world is the Press?
     Charlie Wooley, of Jamestown, takes his football fan gear and the Press to the Ohio State University horseshoe stadium where he watched the OSU Buckeyes play the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Sept. 1.
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Volleyball starts strong with six tournament wins
By Adrienne Downing
      As the reigning state champions, the North Kingstown High School girls' volleyball team expects everyone to try to dethrone them this year. They will be the team everyone practices harder to play against, but they are ready for the challenge.
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Rough start for tough Skippers soccer team
By Adrienne Downing
      The North Kingstown girls' soccer team did not have much time before facing their most anticipated opponent this season. After only playing two pre-season scrimmages, plus a 40-minute Injury Fund game against Pilgrim on Sept. 1, the Skippers hosted rival South Kingstown for their first league mat...
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Where in the world is the Press?
     Bill Knapp and Judy Bell read the Press online at the Indian Lake Library in New York. The Press is available around the globe at www. Jamestownpress.com.
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Bishop comes to island
     Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of the Diocese of Providence said Mass at St. Mark Church on Sunday morning. Here, he greets Michael Perik along with Fr. William O'Neill. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten
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