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By Michaela Kennedy One robotics team member presses buttons on a remote control, which maneuvers a robot around a miniature field course. Fellow teammates coach the operator while another workmate resets the student-made machine at the starting line. More ... Guests set up shop at Town Hall By Sam Bari Just after Christmas, guests visiting Town Hall offices during non-business hours became evident, said Town Administrator Bruce Keiser. The clandestine visitors appeared to be in the process of establishing residency on the first floor in the town clerk's office. Keiser said that all evidence is i... More ... Glengarry Glen Ross at Firehouse The Firehouse Theater will stage several performances of Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by Andrew Stigler, at 4 Equality Park Place, Newport. Opening night is this Saturday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m. and the show runs through Jan. 27 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.... More ...
The Quononoquott Garden Club awarded the first place ribbon in their holiday decoration contest to Tom LaFazio, left, representing the Conanicut Marina. The award was presented by club president Gloria Westlake. More ...
By Sam Bari Jamestown native Ed Gillis, 48, and his son Dominique, 17, are national fantasy baseball and football champions, winning more than $75,000 in two championships at the high stakes game. "I select the players and actually play the game, but Dom is my sidekick, my partner, and good luck charm. He he... More ... Dance troupe is holding auditions Off the Curb, the Newportbased hip-hop dance troupe, is looking for individuals that love to dance, love to perform, and love to inspire others. Auditions for the group will be on Friday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Bridge to Fitness, 951 Aquidneck Ave., in Middletown. Hip-hop dancers, ages teen thro... More ...
Revelers brave the icy waters at Mackerel Cove on New Year's Day. Photos by Vic Richardson More ... Learn to manage invasive plants The University of Rhode Island will hold an invasive plant management certification program at the URI Narragansett Bay Campus on Jan. 23 and 24. This class is particularly helpful for landscape professionals and transportation maintenance staff who work within coastal buffer zones. More ... Documentary focuses on violence The documentary Rhode Island Voices on Violence, Perspectives on Peace, which was produced and directed by North Kingstown resident Mari Dias will be shown at the North Kingstown library on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. More ... Eat well at annual Peasants' Feast The Chorus of Westerly's annual Peasants' Feast, a traditional component of the chorus' "A Celebration of Twelfth Night" will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12 and 13, at the Chorus of Westerly's George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High St., in Westerly. Showtimes are at 1, 4, and 8 p.m. More ... Chorus looking for new members The Jamestown Community Chorus will begin rehearsals for its Spring Concert on Monday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church, at 99 Narragansett Ave. Titled "The Jamestown Community Chorus Goes to the Movies," the concert will take place the first weekend in May and will feature a wide... More ... Clancys' glass blowing studio causes a big stir by Tom Shevlin When David and Jennifer Clancy opened the doors to their glass blowing studio in November 2004, there was little fanfare and no indication that the diminutive post and beam barn would be cause for clamor. Now in 2008, their studio is at the center of a debate that has stoked the passion of island ... More ... Planning department dreams became reality in 2007 By Michaela Kennedy The planning office led many municipal improvement projects over the threshold of success in 2007. From road improvements to a new Town Hall, the notches in Jamestown's chimney this year mark much more than a 350th celebration of the town's foundation. More ...
Brian Stetson and Elizabeth Braley took the Press to their wedding at the Cathryn Jamieson Salon. The couple met at the salon and decided to exchange their vows there. More ... Mill River Players present 'A Bench in the Sun' The Central Falls-based Mill River Players will perform "A Bench in the Sun," from Jan. 5 through Jan. 27 at the Mill River Theater, 4999 High St., in Central Falls. The play, which centers around two long-time friends who spend their days on a bench in the garden of their retirement home, has bee... More ...
By Stephanie H. Cotsonas Anyone who knows Keith Kenyon is aware that he can remember any student-athlete that has walked through his office door over the past 23 years. He has a great memory and can place a name with a face and a sport in record time. More ... Islanders shine at post season honors ceremony By Stephanie H. Cotsonas Jamestown was well represented in the fall sports post season honors lineup. Islander Brett Uttley, a senior at North Kingstown High School, received top honors as MVP of the boys' soccer team, and was named to the 1st team All-Division, 1st team All-State, 1st team All-Tournament, 1st team All- ... More ...
From the Town Administrator By Bruce Keiser All Jamestowners can look back on 2007 with pride and satisfaction that the long-standing dream to preserve 145 acres of historic farmland has become a reality. During the final week of December, both the Dutra and Neale families sold the development rights to their farms to a partnership of the U... More ... Church service aims to eradicate poverty Emmanuel Church in Newport is asking Rhode Islanders to "help make poverty history" at a special ONE Sabbath sevice on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. The service will be held at Emmanuel Church, on the corner of Spring and Dearborn Streets, in Newport. More ... Enlisted group meeting scheduled The Retired Enlisted Association, Chapter 79, will hold their next regular meeting on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. at VFW Post 4487, 52 Underwood Lane, in Middletown. Members will be able to meet the organization's new slate of officers at the meeting. More ... Learn about trains at the SK library The South Kingstown Public Library in Peace Dale will feature Rich Lysik, with "My Life on the Railroad," on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. Lysik has spent over 30 years working on railroads as a railroad engineer and transportation supervisor in southern New England and New York state. More ... Blood drive next Sunday There will be a blood drive on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Ghost Hall on Narragansett Avenue. The drive will be sponsored by the Arnold Zweir Post 22 of the American Legion and Memorial Post 9447 of the VFW. More ... Bank exhibit features collages The new BankRI North Kingstown Gallery is showcasing "Emulsion Transfer Collages by Kristin Street" through April 2. The exhibition is located at the BankRI branch at 1140 Ten Rod Rd. in North Kingstown. Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sund... More ... Free family activities with Audubon Society Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island's Environmental Education Center in Bristol will be free on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of a grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation. More ... Navy Choristers are looking for new talent The Newport Navy Choristers are seeking new members in all voice ranges to sing with them for the 2008 musical season. More ... January is blood donor month The Rhode Island Blood Center and Dunkin' Donuts are seeking blood donors for National Blood Donor Month. Donors, at blood drives and the center's fixed sites, will be given a coupon courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts for a pound of any flavor Dunkin' Donuts Blend Coffee. More ... |
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