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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 ... Of the many thousands of U.S. citizens killed in the Second World War, the names that resonate around Jamestown are those of Howard Arnold, the first Jamestown resident to be killed in action during WWII and Francis Zweir, who also died in defense of his country. More ... The Wickford Art Association announces its 46th Annual Wickford Art Festival, featuring nearly 250 artists from across the country. The two-day festival, on July 12 and 13, encompasses various styles of art and media from twodimensional to sculpture. It will begin at 10 a.m. and will end at 6 p.m. More ... I harvested the first of the red bliss potatoes yesterday… well actually, I rooted around the roots of the red bliss potato plant and took some of the twoinch diameter potatoes for an early salad. You can do the same if you grow early taters, too. Just be careful not to disturb the rest of the plant. More ... Robert Haberland may have had some interesting tan lines after getting his face painted at the Penny Carnival. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More ... Islander and outside linebacker Stacey Martin and the New England Intensity finished their regular season on Saturday with a 14-7 upset against division rival Manchester Freedom. The win puts the Intensity in the playoff as they will be squaring off against a team in Clarksville, Tenn. on June 28 for the Tier 2 Conference Championship. More ... This year's Fleet 12 summer racing series, hosted by the Conanicut Yacht Club, will have its first start on Sunday, July 6. This one-design series is held on most Sunday afternoons in July and August. Sailing instructions and the specific schedule are posted on the CYC Web site at www.conanicutyachtclub.org. More ... As Newport swings back into another busy summer, so opens another season for the hometown Gulls. This season is sure to be a hit for the Gulls, who compete in the NECBL (New England Collegiate Baseball League) as they are welcoming back eight players who earned all-conference recognition for their collegiate play. More ... q The boys' JV baseball team were the Southern Division Champions and beat Portsmouth to be crowned Rhode Island State Champion. Islanders Tom Abbood, Nick Baccari, Matt Baptista and Nate Vigneault were on the roster. q The boys' varsity baseball team was the Southern Division I Champion but lost in regional Finals to Cranston West. More ... The sixth Annual North Kingstown High School Senior Athlete Appreciation Night was held June 1 at the Quidnessett Country Club. Twenty-four islanders were among those seniors honored for their contributions to high school athletics. More ... The Conservation Commission discussed at length the proposed wetlands project surrounding the new water treatment plant on North Main Road at its June 10 meeting. The commissioners did not agree with the plans for a variety of reasons. They agreedcontend of the osprey observation platform would further disturb natural wetlands. More ... The school nurse's office has always been the place to go for some comfort when a student felt sick or had an injury. "Can I go to the nurse?" has never been the question a teacher enjoys hearing. But, Jamestown School Nurse Renie Sullivan has helped to change that traditional image. Staff and students at the island's schools have embraced wellness awareness. More ... Johnny Russo from Dillon, Colo. visited the Jamestown Fire Station during a trip to see his grandparents, Cathy and Johnny Russo of Jamestown. More ... With elegant twinkling lights, graceful green canopies, and artistic wooden latticework, the Trattoria Simpatico is a tempting destination to all who pass by- whether long time patrons or new arrivals. More ... Jill Goldstein, a recent graduate of New Hampshire's Colby- Sawyer College, has accepted the position of program supervisor at the Jamestown Recreation Center, which operates under the auspices of the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department. More ... The new partner and financier of the Dutch Island Boat Yard, Lawrence Eichler, has requested a meeting with the Town Administrator Bruce Keiser to discuss the details of the lease. Keiser told the Town Council Monday that "Eichler sounded enthusiastic and friendly and gave assurances that he looked forward to establishing a good relationship with the town. More ... Mikayla Kramer had a big mess to clean up after manning the slime booth at the Penny Carnival. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More ... A representative of the Narragansett Tribe appeared at a special work session with the School Committee and the Town Council Monday evening to seek a partnership with the town on a proposed land project involving townowned lands. The work session concerned the land use plan for the Jamestown schools and surrounding neighborhood. More ... Jamestown students attending the Rocky Hill School recently received athletic and academic awards at end-of-year ceremonies. Receiving awards were Jacqueline Weixel , who got the M. Dorothy Young '48, 12-Season Athlete Award, the Three-Season Mariner Award and the Girls' Cross Country Coach's Award. More ... Aaron A. Cote, of Jamestown, graduated May 11 with honors from Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind. Cote received a bachelor's degree in music performance and a minor in religion. This fall he will attend Illinois State University, where he will pursue a master's degree in music performance. More ... |
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Your Health 2010
