Jim McLoughlin donates blood for the 300th time at the Rhode Island Blood Center. See the story on page 5 for more information. Photo by Sam Bari More...
Christmas will take center stage in Jamestown this weekend with a schedule chock full of holiday island festivities. There will be a twinkle of colorful lights and caroling to warm your soul. Best of all, Santa Claus will drop in for his annual visit. More...
Sea Mist, a skin practice in the South County Commons, announced recently that Dr. Louis V. Colavecchio, a board certified dermatologist, has joined the practice as the new medical director. In addition, Barbara Haskins, a Jamestown native, has joined the practice as the new esthetician, specializing in customized facials. More...
These are dark times for many Americans - especially those who have lost jobs, homes, and peace of mind to the colossal Ponzi schemes that suit-and-tie criminals thoughtlessly planted like bombs under the American economy. And, with the coincidence of the many religionbased activities this holiday season, it's likely lots of folks will be turning to prayer for solace. More...
While driving past the town's community center last week, I was surprised and disappointed to notice the vandalism done to the sculpture out front on the brick plaza. More...
Whenever our crack research team sees a disturbing behavioral trend, we do our best to respond appropriately. The latest cause for concern is eligible for a prominent position in our holiday warning guide. It is a threat to our freedom to enjoy the holidays with little regard for health, safety, or general well being of ourselves or anyone else, which is the way we like it. More...
The Courthouse Center for the Arts is proud to announce its First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, tonight, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. A Rockefeller Plaza-sized tree will be featured in the courtyard. The tree will be decorated by Brownie Troop 418 of West Kingston. More...
At the Jamestown Community Chorus' winter concert Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, the Jamestown Community Youth Chorus will make its world debut. The talented youngsters are Julia Bush, Rachel and Brooke Warner, Sarah Hodosh, Melissa and Daniel Bershad and Damien Beecroft. More...
As the board of JHS had hoped when we started the Capital Campaign almost two years ago, the proper storage we can now provide for the material we are given has encouraged more Jamestowners to make donations. This past year, 52 donors came forward with manuscripts, books, documents, pictures, and other objects that have been added to the collection. More...
Jeannette A. (Remillard) Laflamme of Jamestown, formerly of Springfield, Mass., died peacefully Nov. 30, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Emile N. Laflamme, with whom she celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past July. More...
Building permits Beth Smith received a permit Nov. 26 to construct a new home according to plan at 86 Orient Ave., work estimated to cost $750,000. John Hall received a permit Dec. 1 to strip and reshingle a roof at 24 Standish Rd., work estimated to cost $12,500. More...
Your Health 2010
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