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By Sam Bari Jamestown sculptor and artist Roberto Julio Bessin does everything in a big way. He is a worldrenowned sculptor, avid racing sailor, cyclist, photographer and dedicated guitarist. When his name is Googled, pages come up linking Internet visitors to his many accomplishments. More ... EPA makes case for aquifer designation to islanders By Nick Pereira Three dozen islanders and three Environmental Protection Agency employees gathered at the Jamestown Library to participate in a discussion about Jamestown being declared a sole source aquifer on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The night began with a presentation by Doug Heath, a member of the EPA, about what... More ... Wind energy consultants submit proposals By Michaela Kennedy Interviews with bidders for a wind power feasibility study are scheduled for next week, the Jamestown Wind Energy Committee announced at its Feb. 12 meeting. Financing and further stages of the project were also discussed. More ...
Get a pedometer and start walking! By Donna Drago A formula to consider: 8,000 steps per day x 17,252 days since my birth = 138,016,000 steps/2,000 steps per mile=69,008 miles. Assuming that I have walked about four miles per day for my entire life, as of today I will have logged more than 69,000 miles. More ... Learn to market your business The next session in the Jamestown Chamber Winter Breakfast Series will be Thursday, Feb. 28, from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Bay Voyage Inn. More ... Artists of all types sought for new exhibit Join forces with the Jamestown Arts Center to create a beautiful mosaic of 10-inch squares reflecting the diverse talents of Jamestown and beyond. Artists of all disciplines, ages and abilities are invited to participate in this unique project. More ...
A harbor seal soaks up a few warm rays on a dry rock near Horsehead on a recent sunny day. Photo by Kate Petrie More ...
Everyone got into the spirit last week at the Jamestown School when the Mali drummers and dancers came to visit. Students and yes, even the teachers, got up to dance. The West African cultural experience was truly moving. Photo by Kate Petrie More ...
Rhode Island writer Todd McLeish will visit the Jamestown Philomenian Library this Saturday, Feb. 23, to talk about his new book Golden Wings & Hairy Toes." The nature talk begins at 1 p.m. and promises to be a lively session. Wildlife lovers and birders won't want to miss this hour-long present... More ... Women's poetry presentation scheduled The Friends of the Jamestown Library host Living Literature performing "Phenomenal Women: Fabulous Female Authors of Poetry & Short Prose" at the Jamestown library on Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. in the meeting hall. More ... Choristers to perform in March The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of JoAnn Loewenthal, will present "Music for a Sunday Afternoon" on Sunday, March 9 at St. Barnabas Church, in Portsmouth. Proceeds from this concert will benefit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and the Newport Navy Choristers. More ...
By Stephanie Heelan Cotsonas The North Kingstown High School girls' and boys' indoor track teams finished their seasons last Sunday at the State Championship Meet held at the University of Rhode Island. The boys tied for fifth place out of 22 teams while the girls came in seventh. More ...
By Stephanie Heelan Cotsonas By Jim Munro A few local swimmers spent last weekend trying to improve their times at the New England Swimming Regional Meet at the Mayers Natatorium in Seekonk, Mass. Eight islanders swim for the Rams Swimming Club and practice at the University of Rhode Island swimming facility in Kingston. The Rams boast d... More ... TOWN MEETINGS Thursday, Feb. 22 7 p.m., Lawn Avenue School library, the School Committee meets. Monday, Feb. 25 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Tuesday, Feb 26 7 p.m., Town Hall, Zoning Board of Review meets. More ... Spring concerts take on the cinema B. J. Whitehouse, director of the Jamestown Community Chorus, has announced the choral program for their upcoming Spring Concert to be held in Jamestown in early May. "The Jamestown Community Chorus Goes to the Movies," will include some 18 different selections from various motion pictures. More ...
By Michaela Kennedy Psychologist Santi Meunier has spent most of her adult life exploring the ravages of substance abuse. In her new book, "Dying for A Drink: the Hidden Epidemic of Alcoholism," Meunier presents hard evidence that proves alcoholism is not simply a bad choice, but a disease resulting from a combinatio... More ... Two Islanders join Spanish Honor Society Eight of Millie Howe's grade 7 and 8 students at the Pennfield School were recently inducted into the Sociedad Honoria Hispanica De Amistad. Among the inductees were Callie Reis and Hailey Novis, both from Jamestown. This group helps create an understanding between Hispanic and American cultures. More ... |
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