New staff appointed at skin center
      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.
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Ocean Essence Spa under new ownership
By Eileen M. Daly
      The winds of change are blowing at Ocean Essence Spa and Therapeutic Massage on Narragansett Avenue. Kimberly Gregorzek, the new owner and a licensed massage therapist, is looking forward to bringing the health benefi ts of therapeutic massage to the spa experience.
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North football ends great season with loss in the semi-finals
By Stephanie Heelan Cotsonas
      The North Kingstown High School football team ended their season on Tuesday night with a tough loss to undefeated La Salle in the state semifinals. With a regular season record of 8-3, North went into the game determined to challenge La Salle and show them how they improved since their first meeting earlier in the season.
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People need your help to heat their homes
      The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund announces that the 23rd annual "Warm Thy Neighbor" campaign is now underway. Major Doug Burr, the state coordinator of The Salvation Army of Rhode Island, which administers the fund, said sponsoring energy companies presented their annual donations at the recent campaign kickoff.
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Christmas stories on public radio this weekend
      Trinity Rep will continue its third season of Trinity Rep Radio Theater, created in partnership with WRNI, a service of Rhode Island Public Radio. Hosted by WRNI's Morning Edition Host Bob Seay, the next installment of the show is entitled The Holidays, and will air the weekend of Dec. 5 to 7.
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Where in the World is the Jamestown Press?
     In November, Joe and Nancy Logan took the Jamestown Press to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the South Pacific where they studied the history of the Moais (statues) and the people.
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Jamestown man celebrates his 300th blood donation
By Sam Bari
      When Jim McLoughlin arrived at the Rhode Island Blood Center on Tuesday afternoon, he was treated with the status of a rock star. The 85-year-old Jamestown man came in to give his 300th blood donation and the employees wanted him to know how much his donations are appreciated.
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Hayes appeal denied by zoning board
Case awaiting Newport District Court ruling
By Sam Bari
      The lengthy process by John A. Hayes to build a house at Bark Street and Seaside Drive reached another threshold of legal differences at the Nov. 25 meeting of the Zoning Board of Review sitting as the Planning Board of Appeal.
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