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June 12, 2008
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Trimming for speed
David Marshall, of Jamestown, sailed in the 2008 ICSA/Gill National Sailing Championship for Connecticut College, which took place in the waters off Newport from June 2 through 4. The sailors in the Nationals are the best teams in the country. They have to go through an elimination round and a regio... More...
SALT survey critical of school
By Michaela Kennedy

Co-principal Carole Melucci admitted that she was shocked when she read the words of the School Accountability of Learning and Teaching Visit Team Report. The first line of the final advice read, "Melrose School is a star that hasn't yet shined as bright as it might. More...

Town Beach closed for swimming
By Sam Bari

Hand-painted cardboard signs saying, "No Swimming - Health Department," have greeted visitors at the town-owned beach at Mackerel Cove since last Friday, the start of some of the hottest days on the island in recent years. More...

 News
•Ruben named a scholar finalist
Mollie Ruben, of Jamestown, a student at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., was recently named a 2008 Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Finalist. Ruben is one of 50 students selected by competitive application to participate in the program, which is sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Inst... More...
•von Hohenleiten graduates from William and Mary
•Swistak graduates from Villanova with geography degree
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 Editorial
•Finding treasures in your backyard
• EDITORIAL •
Last week students at the Lawn Avenue School discovered that some pretty neat treasures are right here on the island. The day-long event was billed as "Island Treasures." It was a career day that offered handson experience for the kids. The school invited Jamestown professionals from all walks of... More...
•Cartoon
•Go golfing for a good cause this Saturday
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 Letters to the Editor
•Open house organizers thanked
The Jamestown Emergency Medical Services wishes to thank their social committee for their hard work at the open house held at our headquarters on Monday, May 26. Linda Brown, Prim Bullock, Nancy Ventrone and Ralph Aresti did an outstanding job of welcoming the public. More...
•Island treasures a huge success
•Rude cyclists annoy motorist
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 Sam Bari
•Weird and scary political times
You can't beat a system you can't understand
The Democratic party finally settled on a candidate without making us wait for the 2012 presidential election. Despite the time factor, both Democrats and Republicans managed to select candidates armed with the educational background, credentials and experience that most would consider as reasonab... More...
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 About Town
•Church prepares for annual fest June 21
Central Baptist Church's annual June Festival, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 21, promises to offer something for everyone. People interested in an evening of fine dining, a sunset cruise, a Red Sox baseball game, a day of kayaking, a round of golf or shopping i... More...
•Summer hours resume at library
•Play a round of golf and help the schools
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 The Walrus Says
•The Walrus Says
The delightful "Miracle on 34th Street" will be presented by the Jamestown Community Theatre as its next production in the fall. Produced in cooperation with the Jamestown Recreation Department, the play will be directed by Mary Wright and Carol Hopkins and will be performed the weekends of Nov. ... More...
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 Island History
•This week in Island history
Week of June 12
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, June 10, 1908 Improvements and repairs are being made to the Goelet Fishing Club house and grounds... More...
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 Obituaries
•Charles McIntyre, 89
Charles McIntyre, 89, formerly of Middletown, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Anne (Lichtel) McIntyre. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. on May 18, 1919, he was the son of the late Charles and Marguerite McIntyre. More...
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 News of Record
•FIRE AND EMS RUNS
Fire runs 7 p.m., June 5, All units responded to a training drill at the fire station on Narragansett Avenue. 9:10 p.m., June 5, Engine 1 was dispatched to Pemberton Avenue for an EMS assist. 1:30 a.m., June 6, Car 1 and 3, Ladder 1, Engine 3, EMS 1 and 2 responded to a car accident with injur... More...
•POLICE LOG
•TOWN MEETINGS
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 Legals
•LEGAL NOTICES
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N.M. No. More...
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