Every dog has his day Tianna Scartabello and her dog Kailoos got in the holiday spirit at the annual Jamestown dog parade. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
The Jamestown Town Council met in special session on Christmas Eve and unanimously approved a resolution allowing the town to obtain $3 million in bonding to purchase the development rights to about 140 acres on two island farms. More...
After months of controversy between the board and Windridge Properties, the Planning Commission agreed to recommend approval of modifications to a new construction unit that has been left without a certificate of occupancy on Clinton Avenue since last spring. The unanimous vote at the Dec. More...
The Zoning Board of Review had a busy year in 2007, hanging tough on new construction in high groundwater and densely populated areas. Often, the choices were not easy for the board, and applications were debated at length, some taking several meetings before decisions could be made. In the end, ... More...
News organizations reflecting upon the events of the past year have become a tradition. So we are presenting this "Year in Review" issue of the Jamestown Press. The past year has been far from boring. During 2007 we reported on many notable accomplishments. More...
As members of this community whose roots go back generations, we would like to voice our opinion concerning the Clancy Design Studio on North Main Road. With all due respect to Mr. Anthony, Mr. Wright and Ms. Enright, we find ourselves on the opposite side of the issue. We do not believe that thi... More...
The following is a true story. I did not make this up. It is worse than my worst nightmare. Freddy Krueger ranks in the Mother Goose category when compared to this frightening tale. Last week I went to a charming toy store in a nearby town to buy a Christmas present for Emily, the 5-year-old daug... More...
The Conanicut Island Christmas Bird Count will take place Saturday, Jan. 5, from 7 a.m. to noon. Birders are asked to meet early at the Jamestown Police Station, 250 Conanicus Ave. For more information, contact Candy Powell at 423-1492 or Evelyn Rhodes at 423-1254. More...
Join the American Lung Association of Rhode Island on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Warwick Crowne Plaza for the second annual Laugh Your Lungs Off Comedy Night. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. and will run until 10:45 p.m. with entertainment from two comedians and a silent auction. Tickets are now on ... More...
Gloria Conley of Elizabeth City, N.C., mailed in nine of the 10 correct names and lyrics of the "Christmas Song First Lines" poser in last week's column. Here are the answers: 1. More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, December 24, 1907 A large fleet of schooners, mostly limber laden, are in Dutch Island harbor awai... More...
Ludlow Campbell Boyd Ford, 94, adored and adoring wife of the late Norbert Martin Ford, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 2, a few weeks after her birthday. Luddie, the daughter of Lillie Day Campbell and John J. Boyd, was born in South Orange, N.J. Luddie's life was filled with many adventures an... More...
Fire and EMS runs 4:25 a.m., Dec. 17, Ladder 1 and Engine 3 were dispatched to Post Road in North Kingstown for a mutual aid call, 10:55 a.m., Dec. 18, Car 1, Ladder 1, Engines 1 and 3 were sent to Pemberton Avenue to respond to a smoke scare. More...
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. 2007-0653 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO OLIVE WATSON HOFFMAN, the Unknown Heirs of OLIVE WATSON HOFFMAN, and the Unknown Devisees of OLIVE WATSON ... More...
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Highway barn tops 2007 island news-making events