August 20, 2009 RSS feed / News

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African jewelry makers visit Purple Door bead shop

By Joan Breakell
On a clear sunny day last week, a group of women sat on the terrace in front of the Purple Door bead shop at East Ferry, enjoying the view and chatting about creating jewelry. More...

Time for greenhouse maintenance projects

The Island Garden
By Roger Marshall

It may seem a little odd to do it while the weather is so warm, but if you own a greenhouse, now is the time to check out the heating, lighting and other systems. If you have to paint it, do it now while the greenhouse is empty. More...

Islanders set to show off their talents at tonight’s show

By Patti Cassidy

Rebecca Heavey sings her version of “The Star Spangled Banner” for the judges during last Monday’s Community Chorus talent show auditions. More...

A ‘foolish’ tradition

Members of the Jamestown Rotary Club have sold doughboys and drinks during the Fools’ Rules Regatta for more than 20 years. More...

Reporting from the front row

Flotsam and Jetsam
By Donna Drago

Box H50, row A1, seat 2: This is where I sat for a recent Red Sox game. It was the very front row, behind home plate. I don’t usually get such great seats so I told everybody I know to look for me on TV. More...

Jamestown school bus stops and times

Island students will head back to school before long. The first day of classes at the Jamestown Melrose and Lawn schools will be Sept. 2 (North Kingstown High School begins Sept. 1). More...