Charles A. Mately III and John C. Chase, both 18, recently received an honor awarded to only 5 percent of the Boy Scouts of America. They were promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout at an Eagle Court of Honor held Saturday, Aug. 9, at Ft. Getty. More...
The Town Council unanimously approved the application by Andrea Colognese and Doriana Carella, owners of the Village Hearth Bakery, to change their home into a 36- seat café. Colognese and Carella were not present at the Aug. More...
Katelyn Aynalem of Clarke's Village Road, rear left, recently returned from Ethiopia where she spent her summer volunteering at an orphanage with her cousin Tarik Kassa, rear right. More...
Jamestowner Deb Ruggiero plans to blog about her experience next week as an elected delegate from Rhode Island at the Democratic National Convention. More...
With great pride, I would like to congratulate the students of last year's 5-3 for independently earning the Earth Day essay contest award of "Best Class" from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. More...
I would like to start out thanking the Travisonos for their letter in the Press relating to the seventeen defendants in the Commerce Oil vs. The Jamestown Protective Association. More...
Last Wednesday, the Jamestown Community Chorus presented its 19th annual Talent Show and it was a rousing success, as usual. Of course, no event can take place without lots of support. Where to start? More...
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts will hold a workshop in Providence for individual artists, non-profit organizations and schools interested in submitting grant applications for the council's Wednesday, Oct. 1 application deadline. More...
The Jamestown Community Piano Association will sponsor a free concert performed by members of Musica Dolce, on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 4 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church. More...
Thursday Aug. 21 Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, 8:30 a.m., fee CIAA Art Show, Recreation Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Teen center, grades 7 - 12, 2:30 - 6 p.m., Recreation Center Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. More...
100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, August 18, 1908 There was a large attendance from here to the first day of tennis in Newport, the ferries being taxed to the utmost to transfer the carriages and automobiles. More...
Building permits Antonio and Carol Pensa received a permit Aug. 13 to erect two tents for a wedding on Sept. 21 and 22 at 11 Fly Jib Court, work estimated to cost $960. Wallace Hendry received a permit Aug. More...
Thursday, Aug. 21 7 p.m., Lawn Avenue School library, the School Committee meets. Monday, Aug. 25 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Tuesday, Aug. 26 7 p.m., library, the Zoning Board of Review meets. More...
Galle A daughter, Ruby Lyon Galle, was born Friday, August 8, 2008 at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence to Tristana and Arek W. Galle of Jamestown. More...
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO SUSAN S. IZARD, ALBERT H. SHACKLETON JR., and the unknown heirs and the unknown devisees of Albert H. Shackleton Jr. More...
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO SIDNEY G. SHERWOOD, the unknown devisees and heirs of Sidney G. Sherwood WHEREAS, a Petition has been presented to said Court by the Town of Jamestown, a Rhode Island Municipal corporation, More...
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO The Town of Jamestown does hereby give notice that on the 12th day of May, 2008, there was filed in said Court a Petition against WEST PASSAGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, BENEDETTO CERILLI, shareholder of West Passage De More...
Eliza Chase anchors down hay bales at Hodgkiss Farm to keep them from blowing away in case of inclement weather. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
The Conservation Commission listed environmental concerns to be considered for the wind power feasibility study now underway and sustainable energy consultants gathered information from board members and talked about goals of the study at the Aug. More...
The Town Council unanimously approved the application by Andrea Colognese and Doriana Carella, owners of the Village Hearth Bakery, to change their home into a 36- seat café. Colognese and Carella were not present at the Aug. More...
Hello to everyone! Summer is quickly fleeting away as it usually does, certainly much faster than any other season. Enjoy and treasure every moment of these beautiful summer days! More...
When I was growing up, life was predictable. It was more standardized. People didn't question traditions, no matter how stupid some of them might be. Back then, people graduated from high school, got a job, joined the military, or went to college. More...
Serving dishes that are steeped in the deepest traditions of New England "Yankee" seafood with a Jamestown twist, Chopmist Charlie's celebrates its thirteenth anniversary on Labor Day. More...
The Jamestown Medical Fund will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Jamestown Golf Course. The event will honor the memory of Phil Hunt, an avid golfer who lost his battle with cancer earlier this year. More...
Saturday we were introduced to a unique way of hair removal and at the same time finally achieved one of our long-held desires when we met Tarangini Piyusbhai Patel at the Cathryn Jamieson Salon. We now have a tattoo. More...
There will be a memorial service celebrating the life of John E. (Ted) Zimmermann at St. Matthew's Church today, Thursday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. All family and friends are welcome to attend. More...
There will be a memorial service for Raymond Duclos Jr. this Saturday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at Beavertail State Park. All family and friends are welcome to attend. More...
Richard A. "Dick" Wing, 64, a resident of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and formerly of Jamestown, died Aug. 14, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Gail R. (O'Blenis) Wing for 32 years. More...
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