A neighbor this week donated an old shed to the Jamestown Community Farm. Bob Sutton and Chuck Gladding debate how to set the shed on its new foundation. Photo Jeff McDonough More...
We all know that the economy is troubled — these are recessionary times. So we conducted an informal, random poll of Jamestown businesses to see how the national economy trickles down to the island. The upshot is that island business owners say they have seen an impact locally from the economic slowdown, but are optimistic that spring and summer will bring a rebound. More...
According to a Garden Trends report, 74 percent of gardeners say they will grow fruit and vegetables this year. For the first time ever, that's more people concentrating on growing vegetables and fruit than tending their lawn, traditionally the item upon which people spend the most money. More...
"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others, it is the only means." Jamestown teachers demonstrate this "theory" by Albert Einstein every day. This spring, eight teachers gave up a Saturday and several evenings to join school committee members, administrators, parents and community members in creating a strategic plan for the Jamestown Schools. More...
Popular culture is commonly defined as the totality of distinct memes, ideas, perspectives and attitudes that are deemed preferred by the majority of any given society. In other words, things cultural that are acceptable and enjoyed by the "mainstream," or the working class, falls into the category of popular culture. More...
There will be a blood drive on Sunday, May 17, 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...
On Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., boys and girls will have the opportunity to take Red Cross certified training in babysitting. There is a $20 fee for materials and supplies and the students need to bring a lunch. More...
Thursday April 30 8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, fee 2 - 6 p.m., Teen center, grades 7 - 12, recreation center 5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church 8 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous, St. More...
Don't forget to attend the Jamestown Community Chorus' spring concert Saturday night at 7:30 and Sunday afternoon at 3 at the Central Baptist Church. Tickets are $10 and $7 for seniors and children. They can be obtained at the Secret Garden, Jamestown Hardware, Baker's Pharmacy or at the door. More...
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, April 27, 1909 An ordinance was passed (at the town council meeting) fixing a license of $5 on peddlers of oil, kerosene and gasoline. … W.H. More...
James G. Pazera, 54, of Newport, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2009. Born in Bremerton, Wash., he was the first son to Eugene and Rose Mary Pazera. He is survived by his daughter, Sydney Pazera of Jamestown, father, Eugene Pazera in Colorado, and siblings, Judith Tekulve, Kenneth Pazera, Kathleen Koehn, and Patricia Gallardo in Colorado. More...
Assault charged Matthew Gregoire, 18, of 52 Lawn Ave., was charged April 19 with vandalism, simple assault and possession of a controlled substance. According to police, the police received a report of Gregoire acting erratically and waving a knife at his mother. More...
Notice of Preliminary Public Hearing A Preliminary Public Hearing will be held for the V.P. Enterprises, LLC three lot Subdivision on May 20, 2009 at a meeting of the Jamestown Planning Commission beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Chambers located at 93 Narragansett Avenue in Jamestown. More...
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