Most Jamestown residents recognize Michael de Angeli as Chairman of the Harbor Management Commission and a sailboat racing enthusiast. Few are aware that he is a prominent attorney specializing in the complex field of international patent law. More...
Several diverse topics made up the agenda for Monday's regularly scheduled Town Council meeting, beginning with an update on the town's highway barn project. The town has received and reviewed 13 submissions from contractors to design/build the highway barn. More...
The vote for approval of a special use permit application for shared parking at 14 Clinton Ave. was followed by resounding applause. The Zoning Board of Review, at its January meeting on Tuesday night, voted unanimously to approve the permit for the Windridge Properties building housing Jack's Ele... More...
Bethany Ann Bottis and Kurt Andrew Gorter were married Dec. 1, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., at the Astor's Beechwood Mansion, Newport, with the Honorable John DeCubellis officiating. The reception was held at Astor's Beechwood. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William and Valerie Bottis of Jamesto... More...
There's a big opening this evening at the island's newest art gallery - the Jamestown Town Hall. The art exhibit is hosted by the Conanicut Island Art Association. It is the first of what is hoped to be an ongoing series of shows that feature the works of island artists. More...
The Jamestown Historical Society Board of Directors, in its letter to the Jamestown Press on Jan. 24, restated its position on the Clancy Designs studio matter. For reasons of fairness, a further clarification is necessary concerning "retail sales of non-agricultural products. More...
Image has been a problem for this country since it was first conceived. For some unknown reason, we have always had difficulty presenting a good image of our nation to the rest of the world. For instance, do you think it was difficult for our country's forefathers to sell the concept of "land of ... More...
The Friends of the Jamestown Library will feature Ernest Jacquet, owner of 1980 America's Cup winner Freedom, as part of its Sailing Lecture Series tonight, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the library. More...
Applications for the Newport Officer's Spouses' Club 2008 Scholarship will be available beginning Feb.1. These merit-based scholarships are open to high school seniors who are dependents of active duty, retired, or deceased military members, as well as the dependents of Coast Guard, National Guar... More...
His leadership, character and perseverance speak to us today - not simply to our political leaders, but to all of us. In observing our political system today, he might wonder whether it inhibits or encourages people of character and vision to engage in it and seek public office. More...
Violet F. Drury, 81, of 16 Knowles Court, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. Born in Jamestown, she was a daughter of the late Peter F. and Violet (Cooper) Drury. She graduated in 1948 from Simmons College in Boston, Mass. More...
12:48 p.m., Jan. 22, Engine 3 and Special Services 1 were dispatched to Nautilus Street for a false alarm. 2:17 a.m., Jan. 23, Engine 2 was sent to North Kingstown for a mutual aid call. 1:02 p.m., Jan. 23, Cars 1 and 3 went to Howland Avenue to assist EMS 1. More...
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