Julia Cote, left, and Samantha Rafferty model the hats they made for the preschool celebration at Melrose school on Wednesday morning. The girls will move on to kindergarten next year. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
Open space designations, deed restrictions and "shadow flicker" forced six of 10 properties off the list of considerations in the preliminary phase of the wind energy feasibility study. Site possibilities could change again if additional fatal flaws emerge, the Jamestown Wind Energy Committee determined at its June 10 meeting. More...
Nestled on the edge of the wharf, with a great view of the Newport Bridge, there's a new addition to the shops and stores of Jamestown. The Benjamin Thomas Gallery has joined the local businesses, opening just two weeks ago, according to owner and proprietor, Benjamin Thomas. More...
Retirement is great! The Rocket Dawgz have been taking it easy this year. We are so happy that the Rocket 'Hogs have taken over the fireworks for the town. We had a great run of 12 years blowing up your money and now, the 'Hogs would like to do the same. I was speaking with a 'Hog the other day and he's a little concerned that they may not make their goal. More...
The last two weeks marked a period in the history of the world that will be remembered in books, newspaper and magazine archives, multi-media libraries, and computer databases at least until life as we know it comes to an end. More...
The Watson Farm will offer a series of Watercolor Workshops on Saturdays, July 12 and Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain dates are set for Sundays, July 13 and Sept. 14. Artists have enjoyed the scenic landscapes of the historic Watson Farm for over 100 years. Located in Jamestown, the farm offers panoramic vistas of the pastoral agricultural seaside landscape. 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. More...
Clarence M. Paterson, 84, of Blackstone, Mass., died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Sophia (Price) Paterson, whom he married November 24, 1947. Born in Kenton, Manitoba, Canada, he was the son of the late Samuel and Ida (Young) Paterson and was a WWII and Korean War Navy veteran. More...
Building permits Edward Burke received a permit June 11 to install doors and windows at 30 Collins Terrace, work estimated to cost $25,000. Robert and Delores Bauer received a permit June 13 to construct an addition and replace windows at 405 Schooner Ave., work estimated to cost $15,000. More...
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