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Thanks to the kind folks at Conanicut Marina, an unusual antique sailboat is on display behind Spinnaker's at the East Ferry Wharf. The boat is an SS class sloop from the east end of Long Island, New York. Designed in 1908 and built over the course of many years, the SS class is the oldest contin... More ... Goldstein on dean's list Rachel Lauren Goldstein, daughter of Laura and Barry Goldstein of Jamestown, has been named to the spring 2007 dean's list at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Goldstein is a member of the Class of 2009 and is majoring in political science. She is president of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority. More ... Tree preservation ordinance changes proposed By Michaela Kennedy The Planning Commission recommended approval of proposed amendments to the tree preservation ordinance last week. The commission also agreed to a schedule set up by the planning office for public discussions about general updates to the ordinance. More ... Help the band play & write a check! The Jamestown Community Band is holding a fund-raising drive to raise money for items that keep the music coming at many town events throughout the year. Bob Saunders, president of the band, said they need to purchase sheet music, new uniform shirts and they often buy instruments for members who ... More ... Tapestry discusssion set The Bayeux Tapestry will be the topic of "Lunch with the Artist" on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Newport Art Museum. The noon discussion will be facilitated by Richard Tyre. It is free for museum members and there is a $3 charge for non-members. More ...
By Michaela Kennedy Native islander Chris Crawford has found a great way to help Corporate America shop. His company, The Corporate Marketplace, Inc. (TCMPI), builds private online stores for large companies that spend roughly $30 billion on employee incentive and reward programs every year. More ... Send us your best how-to tips for fall house and garden guide The annual Fall Home Improvement Guide will be published by the Jamestown Press on Thursday, Sept. 27. The magazine-format guide will be full of articles that help homeowners spiff up their surroundings in time for the holiday season, get their gardens ready for winter, and keep homes safe from f... More ... File of Life cards now available Baker's Pharmacy in Jamestown now has copies of the File of Life for distribution to the community. Tim Baker, owner of the pharmacy, offered to distribute and assist his clients with filling in their free File of Life packets. More ... Wind committee asks town to fund study By Tom Shevlin Wind energy on Jamestown could take several forms, according to Jamestown's Wind Energy Committee. However, in order to determine the best option, the town is being asked to allocate upwards of $50,000 in funding for a wind energy feasibility study. More ... Conanicut Marine ferry involved in collision By Sam Bari A U.S. Coast Guard press release reported three recreational boaters were injured Sept. 1 in a collision with a charter boat near Newport around 9:40 p.m. The charter boat was the Katherine, a Jamestown to Newport ferryboat owned by Conanicut Marine that makes scheduled pickups and drop-offs of p... More ... Woodpile pier repairs discussed at joint session By Tom Shevlin Town Councilors and Harbor Management Commission members met at a workgroup last Thursday to discuss several issues of mutual interest, including the usage of the town woodpile pier and the need to address previously identified deterioration at the East Ferry facility. More ... National Grid undecided on LNG plans By Dotti Farrington National Grid, the major provider of energy in Rhode Island and elsewhere, is reviewing its pursuit of federal approval, already denied twice, for tankers to supply its newly-acquired KeySpan liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Providence. More ...
By Robb Roach The thermal winds of summer are being replaced by the cooler air and northerly breezes that turn fish into eating machines as they instinctively fatten up for their long migrations. This is an exciting time of year, when you never know what to expect as you back down the trailer or drop the lines ... More ...
Race number 2 of the Jamestown Yacht Club Fall Series was held on Sept. 9. The following are the results for the race: A Class: 1. Rumours, Thompson 35, T. Woodhouse; 2. Celeritas, Swan 42, M. Gefter; 3. Unplugged, Custom 30, S. Murray; 4. Macx, Custom 30, B. MacGowan; 5. Slipstream, Beneteau 36... More ...
By Adrienne Downing The girls' cross country Injury Fund Carnival Races on Sept.5 answered a few questions about how well the North Kingstown High School team will be able to defend their state title this season. The girls had been reigning state champions for 5 years, from 2000-2004, but lost the title in 2005 to C... More ...
By Adrienne Downing North Kingstown High School boys' soccer team captain Brett Utley has been dreaming of only one thing since the Skippers stunning quarterfinal playoff loss in overtime to Barrington last November. "My whole goal this year is to exact a little revenge on Barrington," he said. More ... St. Michael's school accepts 70th class at opening day St. Michael's Country Day School inaugurated its 70th year on Wednesday, Sept. 5, with an enrollment of 241 students- its highest in four years- and, with students from Taiwan, Kazakhstan, and Hawaii, a decidedly international element to its roster. More ...
John and Teddy Leyon took the Press to Northern Ireland in June, where they visited the Giant's Causeway, an unusual rock formation in Londonderry. More ... Soccer scores U-6 League Outstanding Players: Stearns Farms, Meadow Barrett, Ben Cowan; Lila Delman Real Estate, Peter Andres, Mike Bonner; McQuade's Market, Max Coletta, Adler Delyi; Jamestown Rotary Club, Nolan Bush, Liam Farrell; Jamestown Women's Club, Maya Gamble, Josh Gaudreau; Jamestown Penguins, Pascal... More ... |
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